Does UEFI exist on Lenovo T61P running Windows 8.1?

Just installed Windows 8.1 on my Lenovo T61P and running great after fixing wi-fi issue. Need to know how to boot from CD in this new operating system, as BIOS is still same as from XP days. I have read I have to change from UEIF mode to Legacy mode but don't know where it is, it it even exists, or what. This is important as I am setting up rescue boot CD's to recover backups. I can only get into the BIOS Setup Utility screen. See no options for setting to legacy anywhere. Please help as I need to boot from CD to test out emergency options. Has to be a way I would think as I believe Windows 8.1 automatically puts this boot mode in UIFE but I have no issues with security and would like to keep this off if possible.
I have tried also to go in via the options route after stariting Windows. When I get to the screen that gives the option to do this, that option is missing. I read that "Lenovo preloaded Windows 8/8.1 is set up  with UEFI boot. If your computer is not fitted with UEFI boot, you can only enter BIOS setup or UEFI firmware via the traditional method."
Last updated 26 Mar 2014.
Are there any downloads that will install this? Am I stuck in UEFI mode or what? Please comment. Am I in Legacy mode? How do I find out?
Is the Bios Update Utility for Windows 8 etc released 8/4/2013 the fix for this?  Is this an installed feature or one that can only be run off a boot CD or USB? Looks like it only supports T420s and T420si. Sorry. need on for T61P.
Edit to say;
Forgot to add this info.
Bios vers.   2.3  (7LETDOWW)
Bios date 2012-02-27
CPU Type  Intel Core 2 Duo CPU  T9300
CPU Speed    2.5GHz
I did not know the BIOS checked out so new, as it must have been updated on my last warranted repair for this system. Is their an updated file that adds this UIFE to Legacy option in to some type of system setup screen on boot?
thanks and need help soon while I have time to do this.
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Hi,
Your T61p BIOS is pre-UEFI.  The Win 8 install couldn't have changed that.  You don't need to change anything.
To boot a CD, hit the power button and start tapping F12.  That should bring up the boot menu.  Select the CD.
[edit] You may find this interesting:  https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/General-Discussion-Knowledge/What-is-UEFI-and-when-was-it-introduced-on...
Z.
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