Reddit · r/thinkpad · Oct 29, 2024 · summarized
MixedCould not boot Linux installer USB sticks on their dual-boot machine; traced the problem to BIOS 1.19 and fixed it by downgrading to BIOS 1.16.
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Reddit · r/thinkpad · Oct 29, 2024 · summarized
MixedCould not boot Linux installer USB sticks on their dual-boot machine; traced the problem to BIOS 1.19 and fixed it by downgrading to BIOS 1.16.
Reddit · r/thinkpad · Oct 18, 2024 · summarized
MixedThey hit the same USB boot failure on their E16 Gen 1 and fixed it with a BIOS update and a USB 3.0 stick.
Reddit · r/thinkpad · Sep 5, 2024 · summarized
NegativeThey ordered an E16 Gen 1 without an OS and a BIOS bug stopped it booting from USB, so they returned it to Lenovo for a refund.
Reddit · r/thinkpad · Sep 3, 2024 · summarized
NegativeTheir brand-new E16 Gen 1 from Lenovo, shipped with no OS, would not detect any bootable Windows USB on BIOS 1.19.
Of the 10 reviews with a clear verdict, 40% are positive, 40% mixed and 20% negative. The praise mentioned most is great value. The most common complaint is driver or software issues.
The complaints reviewers mention most: driver or software issues (4 reviews) and runs hot (1 review). For example: Their brand-new E16 Gen 1 from Lenovo, shipped with no OS, would not detect any bootable Windows USB on BIOS 1.19.
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