User Guide

Overview

IT administrators are always looking for easier ways to manage client computer BIOS settings, which include

passwords, hardware settings, and the boot order. The Lenovo BIOS LMI interface provides a simplified way

to change these settings. Lenovo has developed a BIOS interface that can be manipulated through Linux

WMI. The Lenovo BIOS management interface ThinkLMI enables IT administrators to make queries on

current BIOS settings, change single settings, change supervisor password and modify the boot order either

at client computers or remotely.

Using ThinkLMI

ThinkLMI provides a powerful set of functions, such as query-based information retrieval and event

notification, which enables users to manage computers. The Lenovo ThinkLMI interface extends the

capabilities of Linux WMI to allow management of BIOS settings. The following illustration shows how

ThinkLMI can be used to access Lenovo BIOS Settings

User Command from CLI/Script

ThinkLMI Sysfs Interface

ThinkLMI Kernel Module

Operating System

Lenovo BIOS Interface

BIOS/Hardware