Thinkvantage button not working at startup

Hi. I have the same problem with thinkvantage button.
`story`
My pc is a z61m and I was install Win server 2003, but now I need to restore factory default.
And now i have W2k3, MBR and original EISA partition on the drive, but not working F11 on startup or if i push the thinkvantage button i can choose only:
ESC to resume normal startup
F1 to enter BIOS
F12 to choose a temporary startup device/
Some time ago you give the link, I was download and make `MBR repair` but no any changes.
Can you heelp me, please, what I need to do, to diagnostic and really repair thinkvantage resque and recovery startup button/function.
Moderator Note: Edited subject to match content.

Hi and welcome to the forum!
Give this a go:- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483
You will need to create bootable CD or floppy, this is different than MBR repair. Alternatively, you can use recovery discs provided that you created them in the factory installed OS.
Last resort would be to order the discs from lenovo for a fee.
Hope this helps.
Maliha (I don't work for lenovo)
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