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The thread discusses how to boot a DVD on a Lenovo laptop that bypasses the BIOS screen and enters FreeDOS, with the original poster struggling to access BIOS and find the Novo button. Contributors explain that the Novo button is located next to the power socket and provide guidance on how to use it, including that holding it down is necessary to access BIOS settings. The conversation concludes with the original poster successfully accessing the BIOS after effort and a final note on changing legacy support mode if boot options are unavailable.
Eurotrash

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How do I boot a DVD on this damn thing? When I power it up it shows the Lenovo logo for a few seconds then FreeDOS starts up, no BIOS screen, nothing.
 

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Have you set the bios to boot from the optical drive?
 

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patcooke said:
Have you set the bios to boot from the optical drive?
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I have no idea how to access the BIOS on this thing. It only shows the Lenovo screen briefly and then enters FreeDOS.
 

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There is no "Novo" button :/
 

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Download the user manual, Look at page 9. There is a picture of the Novo button! :rolleyes:

(Clue - it's next to the power socket.)
 

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patcooke said:
Download the user manual, Look at page 9. There is a picture of the Novo button! :rolleyes:

(Clue - it's next to the power socket.)
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Tried. doesnt do jack
 

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Ok turns out I had to press and hold. I could hardly press the damn thing without the use of a toothpick but it's done. Thank you for the help.

Damn laptops, why don't they just go back to their own country.
 

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Hi, after pressing the NOVO button if no boot option available from Hardisk , Dvd or USB then you have to Change legacy support mode on bios setup.
 

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Hi @aamir24 Welcome to the forum. Just wanted to alert you that you have replied to a very old thread. 2014!
 

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Yes , but this problem is very trending now, I have created a video for this :
 

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