Cannot enter BIOS using Lenovo IdeaPad L 340

montazul · 01-02-2023, 10:29 PM

My laptop is a Lenovo IdeaPad L340

I have written to Lenovo 3 times to try to resolve the following problem and have had no reply.

I did a clean install of Kubuntu Linux 22.0.4 from a dvd to replace Kubuntu 18.0.4 and am now unable to enter the BIOS to change the Boot Order (or do anything else). I can boot into the new OS only if I use the Novo button then go to Boot and select the OS. If I select BIOS, a dialog box asks for a "System Password" which I don't have. I searched the web and found 2 recommended passwords: (*blank*) and (fwsetup). Neither works. The dialog does not accept non-alphanumeric characters. If I select OS from the Boot dialog it goes to GRUB and none of the commands boots the OS. I don't know if I have UEFI firmware as the relevant file is not listed in /sys/admin.

I need the proper "System Password" or whatever other procedure will get me into BIOS.Then I will reinstall Kubuntu 22.0.4. I would appreciate any help or advice you can give.
Sincerely, M.

Fearless Fred · 01-03-2023, 12:08 PM

Lenovo often have a small reset hole with a micro button to access the BIOS, use a paperclip to press it at start up

jamison20000e · 01-03-2023, 02:43 PM

One can put a password on the bios, why don't you have it?

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montazul · 01-03-2023, 05:40 PM

Thank you Fred and jamison,

I have tried the reset hole, Fred. It is called the "Novo button" and I have to use it each time I start the laptop. But I cannot enter the BIOS without the "System Password". That's what I need. I have finally received a reply from Lenovo but their solution is to install Windows 10 using a usb recovery key! No way.

jamison, I cannot put my own password on the BIOS as I cannot enter the BIOS. Otherwise I would do exactly that.

Thanks again. I would appreciate any info on where I can get the System Password.

Regards, Montazul

jamison20000e · 01-04-2023, 02:11 PM

Did you buy the laptop new?
As far as I can tell the "system password" is the bios password?
Were you able or did you ever try to enter the bios before installing Linux?

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/sol...pad-ideacentre
If you or someone didn't put a bios password on and that's not the problem, then it supports windows and not Linux... so you might be stuck useing microcoughed, though you could ask around here
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPa...20quite%20high.
but probably start your own thread there like you did here?