How to boot Windows 8 with UEFI on my ThinkPad?

Last week I received Samsung 840 Pro SSD. I replace the old HD with new SSD on my W520. I install Windows 8 on it, but seems like my BIOS is not set to UEFI. I see ThinkPad logo when I boot. Is it possible to turn on UEFI without re-installing windows 8?

dusshyi wrote:
Is it possible to turn on UEFI without re-installing windows 8?
Regarding this last question: yes, it's possible. Tutorial: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/14286.converting-windows-bios-installatio...
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    a U3 Cruzer is NOT a good bootable USB!
    csm should be enabled in BIOS.
    secure boot should be DISABLED in BIOS.
    (My problem was csm and the bad USB)

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