Cannot access to BIOS setup

Hi,
My laptop is X61s. After I did fresh Vista install, and fresh RnR, I'm unable to access to BIOS by hitting the blue ThinkVantage button. It automatically jumps to RnR. There is no other options to enter BIOS.
Please help!
Thanks!
Solved!
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Instead of pressing the blue button, press F1 and you will be able to enter BIOS.
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