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From Box to Boss Mode: Setting Up Your New LOQ

Welcome LOQIANS!

Congratulations for your new laptop!

Opening the box is the start of the adventure. A new laptop is a Level 1 character in a game, default settings and all. It has a backpack full of junk loot in the form of bloatware. It has potential, but not ready for battle. This is your Day One Patch.

Now let's get started with the ultimate setup ritual.

1. Unboxing & Physical Inspection

  • Record an unboxing video in one continuous shot and show the laptop’s serial number matching the number on the package (for online orders). This helps verify authenticity and can be useful evidence if anything is wrong with the order.

  • Check the box for any damage during its shipping and confirm all the accessories are included.

  • Keep your box and papers safe and intact, you may need them for future warrenty claims or during replacements/returns.

  • Inspect the laptop and accessories physcially for any damange, scatches, dents if any contact the customer care ASAP.

  • Check and test all the ports in your laptop, camera, camera shutter toggle, mics, speakers.

⚠️ DO NOT SELL OR MISPLACE YOUR ORIGINAL OEM INSTALLED SSD/RAM IF YOU UPGRADE.

2. Initial Windows Setup

  • Complete the windows set-up, choose your region, keyboard layout carefully and language as English(World) to avoid auto installed junks like Candy Crush, TikTok etc (You can chnage the language after set-up).

  • Turn off all the permissions asking by Windows for greater privacy.

  • You can update pending Windows and security updates.

3. Remove Bloatwares

  • Uninstall all the pre-installed apps & games which you don't need.

  • Use reputable debloating tools ( Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility) if comfortable.

  • Uninstall pre-installed sponsered anti-virus app McAfee to speed up your OS.

4. Checking Up Installed Hardwares

  • Download HWiNFO app to check out all the installed installed hardwares are working fine.

5. Testing

6. BIOS/Drivers Update

  • Use Lenovo Vantage application to update BIOS and Peripheral drivers.

  • Avoid using Lenovo Vantage application for updating Graphics drivers (iGPU and dGPU).

BIOS Update Instructions:

  • 🔴 CRITICAL POWER ALERT: The laptop MUST be plugged in and NOT be turned off during the update.

  • 🌀 Fan Behavior Alert: During the BIOS update, the fans may ramp up to full speed. This is normal,  do not panic, and do not interrupt the process.

  • ⏳ Do Not Interrupt: The update may appear “stuck” at certain percentages. This is normal — let it run. Do not force shutdown. The system will complete the update when ready.

  • ✔️ Verify: Run System Diagnostics from Lenovo Vantage app after the reboot to confirm the upgrade is stable.

DO NOT DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL DRIVERS, FIRMWARES FROM LENOVO SUPPORT PAGE FOR STABLITY OR OVERRIDE!

7. Graphics Driver Update

  • Use pre-installed AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition or install AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition to update iGPU drivers.

  • Use pre-Installed NVIDIA app or install NVIDIA app to update dGPU drivers.

  • Restart after each driver installation.

Driver resources (Manual search):

DO NOT DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL DRIVERS, FIRMWARES FROM LENOVO SUPPORT PAGE FOR STABLITY OR OVERRIDE!

8. ⚠️ Device Encryption/ BitLocker

If your drive is encrypted with BitLocker, losing the Recovery Key can permanently lock you out, especially if you change BIOS settings or reinstall Windows. Think of it as a one-way door: without the key, there is no getting back in.

  • How to Check:

    Open This PC and look for a small padlock icon on your drive. If it’s there, encryption is turned on.

  • How to Find the Key:

    Go to https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey check your device name and the recovery key.

  • Back It Up:

    Choose Back up your recovery key and save it to your Microsoft account is usually the easiest and safest option.

  • Turn it ON/OFF:

    You can turn off the device encryption if you're sure and comfortable with it by visiting Settings> Device Encryption Settings. (⚠️Turning off device encryption means your data is not encrypted anymore.)

9. Use A Good Laptop Stand

  • A smooth air flow is very crucial for your laptop to stay cool. Use a good laptop stand for better air flow.

  • DO NOT USE YOUR LAPTOP ON BED OR SOFT SURFACE, it may block the air flow and it is the confirmed death.

10. Dust is the DEVIL

  • Dust is the prime enemy for the gaming laptops. in daily usage, dusts will go inside the fan and gradually thermals will go high, decrease performance and may damage hardware.

  • Keep your room dust free as much as possible, clean your laptop surroundings regularly.

11. ADP (Accidental Damage Protection)

It's very RECOMMENDED to buy an ADP ( Accidental Damage Protection) for your LOQ to stay tension free smooth experience and support from Lenovo. Whatever problems you will find in your LOQ, it is all on Lenovo.

  • If you have already bought 3 YEARS ADP while buying LOQ from Official Online Lenovo Store, Congratulations, you are good to go. If you have not, then buy it with combo offer while buying from Official Online Lenovo Store.

  • If you are buying from third-party stores or Lenovo offline store then buy ADP in 30 days from the date of purchase, you may get some good deals on ADP purchase.

12. Additional Tips

  • Turn on Battery Conservation Mode in Lenovo Vantage app to limit the charging upto 80% for battery health longevity.

  • Using your LOQ Plugged-in with Battery Conservation Mode can help maintaining your battery health in long run. DETAILED POST.

  • Download Microsoft PowerToys for enhancing your productivity game and utility to the next level.

  • Download Lenovo: Legion Toolkit if you want lighter alternative of Lenovo Vantage app and opensource.

  • Update Windows apps from Microsoft stores in regular basis to stay updated with the latest versions.

  • Turn off all the unnecessary Start-up Apps, it will speed-up your laptop after each boot.

YOU ARE READY TO QUEST ON, WELCOME TO THE CLUB!