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Setting up Windows 8 on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V Series Notebook Computers - General
This document describes the steps for installing the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 8 operating system and updating the system BIOS and drivers on supported ThinkPad(R) and Lenovo(R) B, E, K, M, and V series notebook computers. This document also contains hints, tips, and limitations found during testing of Windows 8 on the ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V series notebook computers specified in this document. In some cases, this document will suggest that you take steps prior to installing or upgrading to Windows 8. Therefore, it is recommended that you read the entire document before installing Windows 8, and follow the instructions provided.Lenovo provides the drivers, information, and any related documentation or services "AS IS," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THAT EVENT, SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION AND SCOPE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW. Lenovos warranties, if any, for newly purchased Lenovo hardware products are as stated in the applicable Lenovo Limited Warranty, and for Lenovo licensed programs are as stated in the applicable Lenovo Program License Agreement. This document may include technical inaccuracies and omissions, or typographical errors.
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System requirements
Refer to the Microsoft Windows 8 system requirements Web page: Download Windows 8 Release Pinfo: System RequirementsThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V series notebook computers that are ready for Windows 8
Lenovo has tested and confirmed that the operating system of the following ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V series notebook computers can be upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8. However, depending on hardware and software configuration, your computer might not be upgradeable, even if it is listed below. Refer to the following sections for details.
B460, B470, B470e, B475, B475e, B480, B490, B570e, B575, B575e, B580, B590
E47A, E47G, E49
K27, K29, K47A, K49
M490, M495
V370, V470, V480, V480c, V480s, V570, V580, V580c
11, 13, 14, 15, E120, E125, E130, E135, E220s, E30, E31, E320, E325, E330, E335, E40, E420, E420s, E425, E430, E435, E50, E520, E525, E530, E535, S430
L330, L410, L412, L420, L430, L510, L512, L520, L530
SL410 and SL510
T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i
W510, W520, W530
X1, X1 Hybrid, X1 Carbon, X100e, X120e, X121e, X130e, X131e, X201, X201i, X201s, X220, X220i, X230, X230i
X201 Tablet, X201i Tablet, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
Check if your computer is ready for Windows 8
While upgrading your computer operating system to Windows 8, Windows 8 setup program will scan your computer to check if your computer is ready for Windows 8. By viewing the results of the scan operation, you can info issues that might prevent you from upgrading to Windows 8.For more information about upgrading your Lenovo computer, refer to the document Upgrading to Windows 8 from Windows 7 on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V Series Notebook Computers - General.
Check if your peripheral devices are compatible with Windows 8
If there are any peripheral devices installed on your computer, you need to check if they are compatible with Windows 8. Go to Microsoft Windows 8 home page and the peripheral device manufacturers Web sites for compatibility information. You might need to download device drivers for the peripheral devices.Check if your application software is compatible with Windows 8
You also need to check if all of your necessary application software is compatible with Windows 8. Go to application software manufacturers Web sites for compatibility information. You might also want to check Microsoft Windows 8 home page for any known compatibility issues with application software.Windows 8 hints, tips, and limitations
Click the following links to view Windows 8 hints, tips, and limitations.Microsoft Windows 8 Hints & Tips on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V Series Notebook Computers
Application Software Limitations When Upgrading to Windows 8 on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V Series Notebook Computers
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Upgrading to Windows 8 from Windows 7 on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V Series Notebook Computers - General
This document provides instructions for upgrading your computer operating system to Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 8 from the preinstalled Microsoft Windows 7. Note that Lenovo(R) does not warrant that every function and operation described in the Lenovo or Microsoft documentation will work or is free from limitation. The upgrade process might take 30 minutes to 120 minutes approximately, depending on the configuration of your computer and the total number of applications that need to be upgraded or reinstalled. There are specific notebook computer utilities or device drivers that are required for the proper operation of your computer. These utilities or device drivers might vary from one computer model to another. Download and have them available before upgrading. Some of the utilities and device drivers are required to be installed on the computer on which Windows 7 is to be installed. Go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support for those specific utilities and device drivers.Before upgrading to Windows 8
Before upgrading to Windows 8, be sure to observe the following guidelines:- Ensure that you have updated your system BIOS and device drivers. Otherwise, Windows 8 might not function correctly. Go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to download and install the latest BIOS and device drivers for your system.
- If your computer operating system is Windows 7, upgrade it to Windows 7 Service Pack 1(SP1).
- Upgrade as many applications as possible. This might help you prevent problems during the upgrade process. For application software limitations, refer to the document Application Software Limitations When Upgrading to Windows 8 on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V Series Notebook Computers.
- Important: Uninstall the following applications or device drivers before upgrading. Otherwise you will encounter problems either during or after the upgrade process.
- - DisplayLink Core Software
- - Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
- - Lenovo Solution Center
- - RapidBoot
- - ThinkPad(R) Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software
- Ensure that you have backed up your files and data on your computer to an external storage device, such as an external hard disk drive, DVD or CD, USB flash memory, or network storage device.
- Ensure that your computer is connected to the Internet through a wired Ethernet connection during the whole upgrade process. Windows 8 might automatically download device drivers and updates during the upgrade process.
Upgrading to Windows 8
To upgrade your operating system to Windows 8, do the following:- Insert a Windows 8 installation DVD into the optical drive, and allow AutoPlay to launch the Windows 8 installation wizard. If AutoPlay does not start, run the SETUP.EXE file on the DVD. Then, the Windows setup initialization begins.
- When you are prompted to type your Windows 8 product key, type your 25-character Windows 8 product key. Click Next to continue.
- In the License terms window, carefully read the license terms. Contact Microsoft to clarify any questions or issues, if you have. If you agree, click I accept the license terms and then click Accept to continue. Note: You must agree to the license terms to continue.
- In the "Choose what to keep" window, select an option that satisfies your needs and then click Next to continue.
- Wait a few minutes for the system to finish checking the system conditions. Then, click Next.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall incompatible applications, upgrade device drivers and applications, and restart the computer to refresh settings. Then, select Continue from where I left off or Start over from the beginning as desired. Click Next.
- In the Ready to install window, info your selections and click Change selection if you want to make a change. Otherwise, click Install to begin the installation. During the installation process, the computer will automatically restart several times and you will see the installation progress on the screen.
- When the Personalize window is displayed, select a color you like. Then click Next to continue.
- In the Wireless window, select a wireless network to connect or click Connect to a wireless network later. A password might be required to connect to a wireless network.
- When the Settings window is displayed, click Use express settings to use the express settings or click Customize to customize your settings.
- When the Sign in to your PC window opens, do one of the following:
- - If you want to sign in to using your local account, click Use my current local account. When required to provide your password, provide the password.
- - If you want to sign in to with a Microsoft account (also known as Windows Live account), click Microsoft account. Then, do one of the following:
- - If you have a Microsoft account, type your e-mail address in the blank field, and click Next. When required to provide your password, provide the password.
- - If you do not have a Microsoft account, click Sign up for a new email address and follow the instructions on the screen to set up an account.
- Download and install the ThinkVantage(R) System Update program 4.1 or later from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to install Windows 8 compatible device drivers and utilities.
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Microsoft Windows 8 Hints & Tips on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V series Notebook Computers
Things to confirm before installing Windows 8
This site contains a set of Hints & Tips that document special requirements or considerations for installing and using the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 8 operating system on your ThinkPad(R), ThinkPad Edge, or Lenovo(R) B, E, K, M, and V series notebook computer. Before you start the installation, Lenovo strongly recommends you to make sure your system is using the latest BIOS and drivers. To check for and download the latest BIOS and drivers, go to the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.Title:
1. The on-screen keyboard can be activated only once on the product key input screen
Affected Systems:
- This is common for all ThinkPad systems and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V series.
Symptom:
After a clean installation of the Microsoft Windows operating system, the on-screen keyboard will be displayed when you click the on-screen keyboard button on the product key input screen for the first time. However, if you close the on-screen keyboard and then click the on-screen keyboard button later, the on-screen keyboard will not be displayed again.
Cause:
This is a limitation caused by the design of the Windows 8 operating system.
Solution:
No solution.
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2. The "View on the desktop" function does not support blank pages in Internet Explorer launched from the Start screen
Affected Systems:
- This is common for all ThinkPad, ThinkPad Edge, Lenovo B, E, K, M and V series systems.
Symptom:
From the Start screen, you open a blank page in the Internet Explorer(R) Web browser, click the Page Tools icon (the wrench icon) in the bottom-right corner, and then click View on the desktop, the system has no response.
Cause:
This is a limitation caused by the design of the Windows 8 operating system.
Solution:
No solution.
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3. The Windows password for the local user account will be lost when switching from a Microsoft account to a local user account
Affected Systems:
- This is common for all ThinkPad, ThinkPad Edge, Lenovo B, E, K, M and V series systems.
Symptom:
When switching from a Microsoft account (also known as Windows Live(R) account) to a local user account, the Windows password for accessing the local user account will be lost. No Windows password will be required to access the local user account, and a new password also can be created.
Cause:
This is a limitation caused by the design of the Windows 8 operating system.
Solution:
No solution.
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4. USB3.0 devices perform as USB 2.0 devices on Windows 8 models
Affected Systems:
- Lenovo B480, B490, B580, B590
- Lenovo E49
- Lenovo K29, K49
- Lenovo M490
- Lenovo V480, V480c, V480s, V580, V580c
- ThinkPad Edge E130, E330, E430, E530, S430
- ThinkPad L330, L430, L530
- ThinkPad T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T530, T530i
- ThinkPad W530
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X131e, X230, X230i
- ThinkPad X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
Symptom:
You attach a USB 3.0 device to a USB 3.0 connector on a computer installed with the Windows 8 operating system. However, the device performs as a USB 2.0 device.
Cause:
On Windows 8 models, the USB 3.0 function is not supported by your current BIOS.
Solution:
Go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to download and install the latest BIOS for your system.
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5. The multi-card reader still functions after it is disabled in Device Manager on Windows 8 models
Affected Systems:
- ThinkPad T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T510, T510i
- ThinkPad W510
Symptom:
After you disable the multi-card reader in Device Manager on a computer installed with the Windows 8 operating system, the multi-card reader still can read, write, or format the inserted media card.
Cause:
The Ricoh Multi Card Reader Driver for Windows 7 is not completely compatible with Windows 8.
Solution:
Uninstall the Ricoh Multi Card Reader Driver. The Windows 8 operating system comes with a multi-card reader driver as a standard feature.
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6. Wireless LAN and WiMax controls are dimmed on Windows 8
Affected Systems:
- ThinkPad Edge 11, 13, 14, 15, E120, E125, E130, E135, E220s, E30, E31, E320, E325, E330, E335, E40, E420, E420s, E425, E430, E435, E50, E520, E525, E530, E535, S430
Symptom:
On computers installed with the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, when you move the cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen to bring up the charms, and then click Settings > Change PC settings > Wireless, you find out that the wireless LAN and WiMax controls are dimmed.
Cause:
The Wireless LAN and WiMAX Radios option is disabled in the ThinkPad Setup program.
Solution:
To solve the problem, do the following:
1. Restart the computer. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, press F1. The ThinkPad Setup program main menu opens.
2. Select Config > Network. Network configuration options are displayed.
3. Enable the Wireless LAN and WiMAX Radios option.
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7. The Ultrabay optical drive is not displayed as a device in the Safely Remove Hardware interface
Affected Systems:
- This is common for all ThinkPad systems except ThinkPad X1 and ThinkPad X1 Hybrid.
Symptom:
In either of the following conditions, when you click or double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows notification area, the Ultrabay(TM) optical drive is not displayed as a device in the Safely Remove Hardware interface:
- The Ultrabay optical drive is installed on your computer with or without an optical disc in it, and then you start the Windows 8 operating system.
- The Windows 8 operating system is running, and then you install the Ultrabay optical drive on your computer without having an optical disc in the drive.
Cause:
This is a limitation caused by the design of the Windows 8 operating system.
Solution:
Turn off the computer and then remove the Ultrabay optical drive.
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8. The Tablet Shortcut Menu does not work on Windows 8 models
Affected Systems:
- ThinkPad X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
Symptom:
The system has no response when you adjust the volume or brightness through the Tablet Shortcut Menu on a computer installed with the Windows 8 operating system.
Cause:
The Tablet Shortcut Menu is not supported on the Windows 8 operating system.
Solution:
Use function key combinations to adjust the volume or brightness.
- Press Fn+F8 or Fn+F9 to adjust the brightness.
- Press Fn+F10 or Fn+F11 to adjust the volume.
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9. ThinkPad X1 Hybrid Instant Media Mode does not support Windows 8
Affected Systems:
- ThinkPad X1 Hybrid
Symptom:
After the ThinkPad X1 Hybrid is upgraded to Windows 8 from Windows 7, the system cannot switch to the Instant Media Mode (IMM).
Cause:
The ThinkPad X1 Hybrid IMM does not support the Windows 8 operating system.
Solution:
No solution.
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10. Wireless controls are still on when airplane mode is enabled on Windows 8
Affected Systems:
- ThinkPad T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T530, T530i
- ThinkPad W530
- ThinkPad X230, X230i
- ThinkPad X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet
Symptom:
On computers installed with the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system, when airplane mode is enabled, wireless controls, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controls, remain on. They are supposed to be turned off automatically when airplane mode is enabled.
Cause:
The Lenovo HID HW Radio Driver and the latest BIOS for the Windows 8 operating system are not installed.
Solution:
Go to the Lenovo Support Web Site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to download and install the Lenovo HID HW Radio Driver and the latest BIOS for your system.
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11. The Bluetooth feature cannot be turned on on computers upgraded to Windows 8 from Windows 7
Affected Systems:
- This is common for all ThinkPad systems.
Symptom:
If the Bluetooth feature is turned off before you upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7, after you upgrade to Windows 8, the Bluetooth feature cannot be turned on.
Cause:
The design of wireless controls on Windows 8 is different from the design on Windows 7.
Solution:
Go to the Lenovo Support Web Site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to download and install the latest BIOS for your system.
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Application Software Limitations When Upgrading to Windows 8 on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V Series Notebook Computers
This document provides important information about application software when you upgrade your computer operating system from Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 7 to Windows 8. For instructions on upgrading to Windows 8 from Windows 7, refer to the document Upgrading to Windows 8 from Windows 7 on ThinkPad and Lenovo B, E, K, M, and V Series Notebook Computers - General.Applications that should be uninstalled before upgrading to Windows 8
The following applications either hinder the successful completion of the upgrade process or cause serious compatibility problems after upgrading to Windows 8. You might not be promoted to uninstall them in the early stage of the upgrade process, but they are still required to be uninstalled before upgrading. After upgrading to Windows 8, find either a latest version of an application or an alternative application that supports Windows 8 from the Lenovo(R) Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support or the Web site of the application vendor.- DisplayLink Core Software
- Lenovo Solution Center
- Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller Driver
- RapidBoot
- ThinkPad(R) Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate Software
Applications that are recommended to be uninstalled before upgrading to Windows 8 (Lenovo applications)
The following applications are not compatible with Windows 8. You are recommended to uninstall them before upgrading to Windows 8. You can upgrade to Windows 8 without uninstalling these applications, but you might encounter problems when running them on Windows 8. After upgrading to Windows 8, find either a latest version of an application or an alternative application that supports Windows 8 from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. You might not see all of these applications listed on your computer.- Access Help online Users Guide
- Client Security Solution
- ImageUltra Builder
- Lenovo Airbag Protection/ ThinkVantage Active Protection System
- Lenovo Device Experience
- Lenovo Simple Tap
- Power Manager driver
- Rescue and Recovery(R)
- Tablet Shortcut Menu
- ThinkVantage Access Connection
- ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software
- ThinkVantage GPS
- ThinkVantage Mobile broadband
- ThinkVantage System Update
- ThinkVantage Toolbox(R)
- ThinkVantage Tools
- UltraNav Utility
Applications that are recommended to be uninstalled before upgrading to Windows 8 (Third party applications)
The following applications are not compatible with Windows 8. If you do not uninstall them before upgrading to Windows 8, you might encounter problems when you run them. You can go to the Web site of the corresponding vendor to download a latest version that supports Windows 8 after Windows 8 upgrade is successfully completed.| Application name | Third party vendor name |
| Adobe Flash Player | Adobe |
| Business-in-a-Box | Biztree |
| Catalyst Control Center | AMD |
| Dolby Home Theater | Dolby |
| Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel | Intel |
| Microsoft Office Starter 2010 | Microsoft |
| Norton Antivirus | Symantec |
| nVIDIA Manager software | nVIDIA |
| PANTONE Color Calibrator | X-Rite |
| Win DVD | Corel |
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The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both:Access Connections
Active Protection System
ImageUltra
Lenovo
Rescue and Recovery
ThinkPad
ThinkVantage
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Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.
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