When you need to know how a BIOS screen in a Lenovo Laptop works without actually booting into the BIOS setup utility or even having the exact model of laptop in front of you, Lenovo offers a BIOS Simulator Center. This is especially useful when giving remote support to someone else and walking them through the steps over the phone.
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