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    System update 5 in Windows 8 not capeable of bios update?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Mech0z, Nov 10, 2012.

  1. Mech0z

    Mech0z Notebook Evangelist

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    I know there are new bios updates availble for my W520 since Windows 8 started popping up, but just installed system update and it dont detect any updates? Is it not possible to update bios that way yet? I dont have CDs to burn on
     
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  2. GomJabbar

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    IMO, CD's are cheaper than a new laptop. Do yourself a favor and update your BIOS from a CD. Updating from Windows has been known to be somewhat risky.

    However, if you are determined, you can download the update from Lenovo. Actually either one.
    Drivers and software - ThinkPad W520
     
    GomJabbar, Nov 10, 2012
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  3. Flickster

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    Just wondering can you not update from USB stick rather than CD? or will it only accept the optical drive.

    I am also one for updating BIOS outside of Windows. Can anyone recommend any links that go through the boot flash process for Lenovo Thinkpads?
     
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