====== Setting up a Lenovo Legion without an OS ======

If your device came with Windows, you can use [[:laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:lenovorecovery|]]

  - We assume you came here from [[:laptopwiki:guides:os:windows:general:cleaninstall|]]
  - Connect your installer flash drive and install your basic drivers    \\ Recommended   - AMD/Nvidia dGPU driver   - Lenovo iGPU driver (Intel or AMD). This one is customized for lower power consumption and stability (they are often older drivers)   \\ If you still want to use the stock AMD iGPU driver follow this guide: [[:laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:legion_latestamd|]]
      -  Audio
      - Bluetooth
      - Ethernet
      - FN Row keys
      - Webcam
      - WiFi
      - AMD Serial-IO (Chipset) driver
      - Rest can be handled by Windows Update
  - Install Lenovo Legion Toolkit [[https://github.com/BartoszCichecki/LenovoLegionToolkit|https://github.com/BartoszCichecki/LenovoLegionToolkit]]
  - Run Windows Update
  - Run updates in the Microsoft Store
  - (Optional) Install Lenovo Hotkeys [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/lenovo-hotkeys/9pcmmnb260tx|https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/lenovo-hotkeys/9pcmmnb260tx]]  \\ This is a small on screen utility for stuff like CAPS LOCK and FN+Q indicators
  - (Optional, 2021/2022 laptops only) Restore stock Lenovo Legion Power Plans: [[:laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:legion_powerplans|]]
  - (Optional, supported laptops only) Install Dolby Vision following this guide: [[:laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:legion_display#dolby_vision|Dolby Vision]]
  - (Optional) Install Nahimic for audio "enhancements". [[https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/nahimic/9n36ppmp8s23?activetab=pivot:overviewtab|Download]]  \\ Some like it, some hate it. It's up to you.
  - Install X-Rite following this guide: [[:laptopwiki:guides:lenovo:legion_display#display_color_profiles_-_x-rite|X-Rite]]
  - Download and install HEVC Video Extensions [[https://cdn.laptopwiki.eu/public/utilities/microsoft/Microsoft.HEVCVideoExtension_2.0.60091.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe.Appx|Download]]