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Updating BIOSes from Linux
- Download appropriate CD image from support.lenovo.com
- Convert the CD image into a USB-bootable image w/ geleltorito, e.g.
geteltorito -o bios.img g2uj18us.iso
- dd the image to a USB stick, e.g.
dd if=bios.img of=/dev/sdb bs=1M
- Reboot machine w/ USB stick inserted. Hit F12 on bootup to see boot menu.
Source: Updating the BIOS on Lenovo laptops from Linux using a USB flash stick
BIOS Reset
- Remove the battery, unplug from AC
- Hold down power button for 10s. Release, repeat.
- Plug power back in.