Can't access the BIOS in a Lenovo ThinkPad T430i

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Reboot the ThinkPad and try:

  1. Press ThinkVantage button -> Press F1 -> Enter BIOS

or

  1. Press F12 to run boot menu -> Press Tab to switch tab -> Select enter BIOS -> Hit Enter.
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Updated on September 18, 2022

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  • Milind
    Milind about 1 year

    I have a ThinkPad T430i running Windows 10. I want to enable virtualization, so I need to access the BIOS to enable the feature.

    When I reboot my laptop it asks me to press Enter to interrupt the booting and once I do it asks me to press F1 to enter the BIOS setup. However, when I press F1 it just shows me a blank screen.

    I tried updating my BIOS to the latest version (from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/nz/en/downloads/ds029252) but it still does the same thing.

    How do I get access to the BIOS or how do I enable virtualization without going into the BIOS?

    • V_V
      V_V over 5 years
      Try unplug the battery and plug it in, then reboot to enter Bios.
    • Milind
      Milind over 5 years
      Thank you for reply, I have one issue that my battery totally bad that if I don't put plug than my Laptop will not start. So please suggest me what should I do.
  • Milind
    Milind over 5 years
    Thank you for the help. But all goes to BIOS but always blank Screen. 😏😒
  • A.Newgate
    A.Newgate over 5 years
    Have you tried to downgrade the BIOS version?
  • Milind
    Milind over 5 years
    How to do that, Kindly can you guide.
  • A.Newgate
    A.Newgate about 5 years
    Here is a guide on how to install the BIOS x220.mcdonnelltech.com/bios Follow it to downgrade the BIOS