Ideapad U410 Windows 8 installation to SSD

Hello Team,
I want to Change the installed HDD with a SSD.
What are the steps i have to do? How can I create a Windows 8-Recovery-USB?
With the Microsoft Download Software I cant download a recovery Image. I think it is because I have only a Pre-Installed-Windows 8-Key.
Sorry for my bad english
Best regards
Matthias

What I did is to obtain a copy of the OKR backup files (this is located in a hidden location - run OKR program to determine the location) and my personal files. Then I create the partitions using the EVOZI partition creator program from the EVOZI site. Once the partitions are created I just copy the OKR backup files to the replacement ssd. Press the NOVO button to start the recovery process. After that you can start restoring your personal files.

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Ideapad U410 windows 8. one button recovery

HI,
I've a IdeaPad U410 that ships with Win 7 and a cool little feature called one button recovery.
The idea is that when the pc is off, you can hit this button and invoke the recovery partition to reload win 7.
Having update the PC to Win 8, I would liek to setup the same operation but with win 8.
Has anyone been succesful with this, how'd you do it?
I see to steps:
Setup a Win 8 Recovery partition, which looks harder than it sounds.
Tell the pc to look at it for the one click recovery.
Over to the Lenovo masses, your thoughts are most welcome.
Stan

Hi Stan,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I’m sorry to inform you that after upgrading the OS (Operating System) from Windows 7 to Windows 8, OKR (One Key Recovery) partition will lose its path with the Software and cannot create the recovery partition for Windows 8 and OKR button will not work as expected.
Do post us back for further queries.
Best Regards
Shiva Kumar
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IdeaPad U410, Windows 8.1 x64, UEFI, Intel Smart Response problem

Hi,
My machine was running a Windows 8.1 x64 Enterprise on a GPT partitioned HDD UEFI enabled with bios version 65CN21WW.
Intel Smart response and rapid start was running fine with the 32GB Samsung SSD.
After upgraded the bios to version 65CN99WW many weird thing happened:
- the system couldn't start, it tried to repair the system on booting,
- The bios shows the machine as U310 model,
- Even after a fresh install of the windows the machine couldn't start after finishing the install.
I finally got the system working by reseting the RAID and installing the system without acceleration association in UEFI mode. But after enabling the acceleration in the Rapid Storage UI the system starts to failing again and tries to repair the system again and again.
By disabling the UEFI, (setting it to legacy support) the system could start again.
Why cannot the UEFI be enabled? Or what is the correct setup in the BIOS?
Any help appreciated!
Regards,
R.

Why did you upgrade the BIOS?
I'm still keeping the old CN21 and it works perfectly with 8 Gb RAM and the new 512Gb M6 from Plextor, I barely finish typing the logon pass and windows 8.1 screen shows up.
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Disable touchpad function keys not working Ideapad u410 Windows 8

Hi there
I'm on the verge of returning my new U410 which, despite reviews indicating the contrary, has a very frustrating touchpad that the palm sensitivity adjustor does not fix. In fact I don't think it adjusts the sensitivity one iota.
So I've read that Fn+F6 or Fn+F8 should allow me to disable it while I'm writing, but they do nothing. I'm working in Microsoft Word, if that matters (it shouldn't though, right?). I'm on Win8, computer is brand new and I installed the latest touchpad driver but must say it never launched or I never saw it launch (I'm not sure it should, or if it should just be in the background).
Between that and the worst wireless problems ever, not to mention that the heavier graphics card apparently does nothing to improve video performance, I am tempted to return this. So frustrating. Please help if you know about the touchpad though, being able to disable it would go a long way!
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hi bwrightd,
Regarding your concern:
1. If you have the same keyboard layout like in this picture (hotkey mode disabled in the BIOS) then you just need to press the key below to enable/disable the touchpad.
Alternatively, you can also use Touchfreeze to automatically disable the Touchpad while typing.
2. For the wireless issue, you may wanna check this thread as other users found it helpful to resolve the issue.
3. For the video performance, try the following:
    a. Set the power settings to high performance (Link to picture)
    b. Configure Nvidia Control Panel's "Power management mode" from Adaptive to Maximum Performance - see this guide
    c. Follow this guide on how to add an app to use with the Nvidia Optimus Technology.
Hope this helps
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IdeaPad U410 SSD/Hibernate Errors

Hello.
- My laptop is a Lenovo IdeaPad U410 Touch
- It's purchased in the UK
- My Laptop no longer goes to Hibernate mode.
- It has a very slow startup time as well.
- It display very often the error message "windows has detected a hard disk problem" shown on the screenshot at
https://www.dropbox.com/s/odqnkum8opt4jfb/ssd-failure-message.png
- I did a check online and it says it's under warranty
Please, what are the steps to follow to get this fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Arcadius.

arcad wrote:
Hello.
- My laptop is a Lenovo IdeaPad U410 Touch
- It's purchased in the UK
- My Laptop no longer goes to Hibernate mode.
- It has a very slow startup time as well.
- It display very often the error message "windows has detected a hard disk problem" shown on the screenshot at
https://www.dropbox.com/s/odqnkum8opt4jfb/ssd-failure-message.png
- I did a check online and it says it's under warranty
Please, what are the steps to follow to get this fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Arcadius.
Try doing an OKR backup. Click OneKey Recovery icon and select backup. Specify an external drive (do not use the failing hdd). Make at least two backups just in case the first one is defective. Call tech support in preparation for a replacement job.

Ideapad u410 now shipping with windows 8

Lenovo -- what is going on????
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/web/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:category.det...
All the u410 models are shipping with windows 8... yet your support site win 8 upgrade guide has not been updated.
Personally, I already returned my u410 because of this mess, but there are a lot of people here who deserve an answer.

I figured out Lenovo's scheme:
1) offer no assistance whatsoever and remain completely silent when asked repeatedly to outline the steps to upgrade the U410 to windows 8
2) meanwhile, ship the NEW U410 with Windows 8 pre-installed and only 6gb ram for $799:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/Lenovo-IdeaPad-U410-Notebook/productID.256043800/sear...
3) reduce the price on the Windows 7 U410 to $599:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/pd/Lenovo-IdeaPad-U410-4376/productID.250640400/search.t...
So, the only way to get a PROPER win 8 install on the U410 is to pay an extra $200.

Ideapad U410 no main hard drive, won't turn on after updates.

Hi,
I just imported an Ideapad u410 from the US to the UK. It turned on fine, I started noticing the wifi proglem everyone else are having. No big deal, got a usb wifi adapter laying around I can use. Then I noticed that the hard drive (C, no other harddrive visible) was rediculously small (20-30 some GB, I forgot the exact figure) with almost all of it's space used. I figured this was a partition for the OS and that for whatever reason the rest of the drive wasn't showing. I noticed the windows update icon showing on the shutdown button and figured perhaps setup wasnt complete so I pressed restart. It kept restarting, downloading more updates and restarting, I walked away to have dinner when it proclaimed it would now install update 1 of 96. When I came back the laptop was off. I turned it on to be met by an endless cycle of BSOD during startup followed by a failed startup repair... I guess there wasn't enough space on the C drive for the windows update. What do I do now?
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What os do you have? The main problem is the one key recovery, so if not interested it should be similar to the ordinary installation if there are no cache ssd installed.

U310 - install Windows 7 / 8 on SSD

Hello,
I've recently bought an IdeaPad U310 with a 24 GB SSD + 500 GB HDD and Windows 8 licence. The thing is that the laptop came with the Windows 8 installed on the HDD and the SSD is almost empty (1 GB used from 24 GB). I would like to know if it's possible to install Windows on the SSD drive for faster boot times and generally a faster operating system or at least if it's worth trying considering that I'll lose the Windows 8 licence.
I want to install Windows 7 or 8 on the SSD and everything else will be kept on the HDD.
Thanks!

hi mpernea,
Welcome to the Forums.
In addition to what LenBlazer have said, you will most likely run out of space on the SSD overtime when you install applications. Also, when you install a program and put it on the HDD, it will run on HDD speed as the target file is saved under the HDD's sector and thus, you will not benefit from the SSD's read speed.
If you really want to proceed though, you will need to:
1. Boot into the BIOS and set the following settings:
Configuration Tab:
- change the SATA controller mode from RAID to AHCI and disable UEFI boot (if applicable)
- Link to Picture
Security Tab:
- disable Secure Boot (if applicable)
Boot Tab:
- disable UEFI Boot
- Link to Picture
2. When done, press F10 to save and exit BIOS and boot from the Windows 7 installation disc (by tapping F12 on power-up and select ODD). On the Windows 7 installation screen, press Shift+F10 to open a command prompt and type the following:
- diskpart
- list disk
- sel disk 1 (where disk 1 is your SSD)
- clean
- exit
3. Close the command prompt and install Windows 7 on the unallocated space of the SSD
4. When Windows installation is finished, you will need to press F12 on boot-up to start windows from the SSD or you can permanently change the Boot order in the BIOS's boot tab
Alternatively, you can get a bigger mSATA SSD to accomodate your data needs (this will be beneficial if you install alot of apps / play games that requires fast boot-up).
Regards
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IdeaPad U410 Recovery

Hi,
I received my IdeaPad U410 yesterday, however it would not successfully boot into Windows. I ran a OneKey recovery which restored the system, but I note in Windows now that the two hard drives, a 750GB and 32GB SSD, that the 32GB SSD is blank.
I was wondering if this was by design, or if Windows is actually supposed to be installed on the SSD.. just slightly confused.

Hi,
by factory installment the SSD drive is configured to be a cache drive to boost up the disk performance.
There is a small description about that in this thread: Configuring cache
Hope it helps.
Regards,
R.

Touchscreen for ideapad u410

Hi all.
I have u410 without touchscreen is possible to buy new touchscreen and replace it. Or is here any restrictions/ incompatibility in bios or ...
If is it possible where can i buy u410 touch version toucscreen and thanks.
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Lenovo support nothing ????
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Anyone managed Win 8 on an Ideapad U410/U310 yet?

...question per the subject line really, I've tried both upgrade and clean install to no avail... seems to fail on HDD driver.
Thanks
Garry

I was finally able to install Win8 on IdeaPad U410.
1. I downloaded Intel SATA RAID driver from http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=21852&lang=eng&OSVersion=Windows%208*.... Save them somewhere on Win8 installation USB stick.
2. I went to BIOS and in Boot menu I disabled UEFI boot (otherwise Win8 installation program would not let me to install Win8 on any partition).
3. I booted Win8 install from USB stick and selected clean install.
4. When prompted to select partition, I had to manually load previously downloaded RAID driver. After driver was loaded, all partitions appeared on screen.
5. I deleted original Win7 partition, created new and installed Win8.
6. When installation was complete, i enabled UEFI boot in BIOS.
Now, I´m trying to find out how to install clean installation with UEFI boot enabled.

Windows repair installation Pavilions a6720y Windows Vista 64 bit

Can you provide a Windows Repair Installation Disc?
I recently had a serious PC problem. I knew that I would have to hand my PC over to someone and selected a Local Technical Specialists (Geek Squad) who diagnosed it as a crashed main HD, installed a new Drive and reinstalled the OS from recovery disks provided by HP.
I personally had to reinstall many programs and settings. I needed specialist assistance to reestablish my home network that did work before the crash with the same hardware but not after.
My Main PC is a desktop:
HP Pavillian,
Model a6720y,
Windows Vista Home Premium 64 bit,
6GB Physical Memory,
connected to a DSL Modem via Ethernet connection.
My second PC is a Dell Pavillion B130 Laptop, Windows XP
DSL Modem provided by Verizon, is a WestTell modem.
I have an External 1 TB HD from HP, a HP HD3000, Ser # TH1B32Y047
The System Recovery was performed with discs that I received from HP. System Recovery, Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, HP505283-001, Build ID 91ANv6PrA1.
I am contacting you because I believe that something went wrong with the reinstallation or there was more that should have been done after the initial Reinstall.
Within hours of bringing the PC home, I discovered that Windows Media Player was not working. I contacted the local support organization. They advised that yes there was a problem with Windows Media Player and downloaded an alternate program for playing Videos, VLC.
After installing several 3rd party program that were Video DVD maker Utilities, I started to have problems that did not exist before the reinstall. This is of course with the same hardware except for the new Internal HD.
I contacted the local support because I was having serious problems reestablishing my at home local network. I was informed that there were some serious Vista problems.
Can you comment on the above?
Can you provide a Windows Repair Installation Disc?
My PC is out of warranty but I did purchase and renew that HP Care Pack Support Service. That may also have expired. My last renewal that I can find was Tran # CA03207588-0001.
Your response to the above, especially your advice on a Windows Repair would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
William [Personal Information Removed]

Bill, welcome to the forum.
This is a peer to peer help forum. The only presence that HP has on it are the Admins and the Mods. Otherwise, none of us works for HP.
Windows Media Player is an integral part of Vista. Here is a update for it. I suggest installing it to see if it corrects your problem.
Here is a guide that will help you make a Vista repair disc.
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RMBP Mid 2014 Windows 7 installer can't create partitions

Hi all,
I have a late 2014 Retina Macbook Pro with 1TB SSD and Intel Iris Graphics (no nVidia). It has been updated to Yosemite 10.10.2.
So for I had good luck installing Windows 8.1 Professional on it via the bootcamp assistant from a USB key. Unfortunately, due to work requirements, I need Windows 7 (compatible VPN clients and proprietary software at a customer). Windows 7 Professional SP1 however won't cooperate. For the record, I off course removed Windows 8.1 first again via BCA.
First problem was that the 16GB Lexar Jumpdrive I used to install Win 8.1 didn't want to boot when it was created by BCA for Windows 7. Even when holding the Option key at boot, it didn't even show in the boot options. Very weird. This was quickly solved by using an 8GB Kingston Datatraveller stick instead which boots fine.
The BCA does all its stuff correctly then but when booting into Windows 7 and starting the install, the Windows installer first complains it must format the bootcamp partition as NTFS. If I then do that, the installer complains it can't create additional partitions.
OK so let's format it to NTFS. Gone is the BOOTCAMP label.
But Windows refuses to install anyway.
I do not have any additional USB drives inserted, nor is there a Superdrive present. Apple support page said to remove any Thunderbolt devices but there are none.
I have looked for similar threads but the reports there are about the fusion drives in the new 5K iMac and Windows 8.1.
So far I have also tried to format the bootcamp partition as ExFat as suggested in other threads but this makes the Windows 7 installer complain it needs additional drivers for CD/DVD and refuses to install.
This is what I see when I hold the Option key during startup when BCA has created the partition and the USB install drive is inserted:
So I'm kind of out of options. Any help or hint would be appreciated!

So this is quite embarrassing. I had already deleted the Windows 7 partition via BCA so to answer your question Loner T, I started BCA again. Unticked create USB installer and download support software and only let it create the Windows 7 partition again. The only difference with last time: I choose 149GB instead of 102GB (thanks to the bloody difficult slider in the BCA).
After bootup of the USB key the install went fine and now I'm looking at a running Windows 7 on my rMBP
Problem is: I have no idea how I solved it. What I did before I posted my question:
- Partition size was 102GB vs 149GB now
- The previous BOOTCAMP partition was erased and reformatted by DiskUtility in ExFat
- It was then removed by BCA
Could this have reset the out of sync MBR vs GPT?
Anyway, it works. Here's the output of the commands:
sudo gpt -vv -r show /dev/disk0
gpt show: /dev/disk0: mediasize=1000555581440; sectorsize=512; blocks=1954210120
gpt show: /dev/disk0: Suspicious MBR at sector 0
gpt show: /dev/disk0: Pri GPT at sector 1
gpt show: /dev/disk0: Sec GPT at sector 1954210119
       start        size index contents
           0           1         MBR
           1           1         Pri GPT header
           2          32         Pri GPT table
          34           6
          40      409600      1 GPT part - C12A7328-F81F-11D2-BA4B-00A0C93EC93B
      409640 1661515288      2 GPT part - 53746F72-6167-11AA-AA11-00306543ECAC
1661924928     1269536      3 GPT part - 426F6F74-0000-11AA-AA11-00306543ECAC
1663194464         672
1663195136   291014656      4 GPT part - EBD0A0A2-B9E5-4433-87C0-68B6B72699C7
1954209792         295
1954210087          32         Sec GPT table
1954210119           1         Sec GPT header
sudo fdisk /dev/disk0
Disk: /dev/disk0 geometry: 121643/255/63 [1954210120 sectors]
Signature: 0xAA55
         Starting       Ending
#: id cyl hd sec - cyl hd sec [     start -       size]
1: EE 1023 254 63 - 1023 254 63 [         1 -     409639] <Unknown ID>
2: AC 1023 254 63 - 1023 254 63 [    409640 - 1661515288] <Unknown ID>
3: AB 1023 254 63 - 1023 254 63 [1661924928 -    1269536] Darwin Boot
*4: 07 1023 254 63 - 1023 254 63 [1663195136 - 291014656] HPFS/QNX/AUX
So I don't really know what I did to solve this... Maybe one of the utils synced the MBR and GPT again?

Windows 7 installation issues (0x8007005)

I recently added a SSD in the optical bay of my unibody macbook pro and am currently trying to install a fresh copy of Windows 7 Ultimate x64 on it.
If I go to run the installer from my Windows 7 installation on my disk drive through the optical drive connected through usb I get an error 0x8007005 Windows was unable to create a required installation folder. The same issue occurs when I try to run the installation from an iso loaded on a usb stick. I have tried running the setup through setup.exe /tempdrive:d where d is the ssd with no success. I have uninstalled bootcamp as suggested also.
As an alternative if I run the installer from either bootcamp assistant in OSX or try booting from the cd the screen goes black and it never proceeds with any prompts.
Thanks for the help

I'm not a Windows or Boot Camp expert - although I do run XP on the Parallels VM - but I think that you're going to have to use Boot Camp to install Windows 7, even on a secondary drive. I just don't think that Windows is going to see any drive in a Mac as a c or d drive, even though you may have formatted the SSD in your optical bay for Window.
I've not run the Boot Camp Assistant since 2006 and I'm sure that some things have changed. And I've never tried to install it on a second drive.
You might want to try asking your question in one of the OS forums - I don't know that there's a Boot Camp forum (and I did take a quick glance).
Clinton

U310 Clean Windows 7 Installation

I bought a U310 which suffers from a very slow Wifi perfomance. The problem seems to be know in this forum.
Apart from that I'd prefer a clean Windows 7 installation without the "Lenovo overhead" and with my Win7 Professional liscence.
I prepared a USB pen drive to be bootable and tried the setup from the stick. Somehow the Windows 7 setup does not seem to recognize any drives and partitions to install on. I guess I have to include the intel storage driver on my setup usb stick? But on the other hand, shouldn't the normal hdd (500 Gb) be recognizabe for the setup?
In Windows storage manager, I see what I suppose is the 32GB SSD, but its only shown as 32GB.
Any hints on how to be able to fully use the 32GB SSD and install Windows on it?
Thanks

Hi,
the method described below is theoretical, I haven't tried it yet:
if you want to use the SSD cahce for installing Windows on it, you have to break up the raid array on it. After that you should see unallocated space.
If you don't want to use RapidStart, you can force delete the hibernation partition to gain extra 8GB space. (note: you have to disable it in the bios too)
Then you sould download the Rapid Storage F6 drivers (x86 or x64, based on your future installation architecture) and copy it on the usb drive.
During windows install, load the drivers from the disk. And install the system on the ssd cache drive.

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