Lenovo Thinkcentre M72e Bios Update May 2026

Congratulations. Your M72e is now running the latest firmware. Here’s what to do next:

As of 2025, the final stable BIOS versions for the M72e are:

| Machine Type | Latest BIOS Version | Release Date | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 3498 / 3499 (Tower) | 9HKT55A | 2018-08-02 | | 3595 / 3596 (SFF) | 9HKT55A | 2018-08-02 | | 3099 / 3120 (Tiny) | FBKTC7A | 2019-04-15 | lenovo thinkcentre m72e bios update

Always verify on Lenovo’s official site; later updates may have been released for critical CVEs.

After a BIOS update, the settings often revert to defaults. Congratulations

Q: Can I update the M72e BIOS without a USB drive? A: Yes – use the Windows-based installer. But if Windows is corrupted, you’re stuck. The USB method is safer.

Q: Will a BIOS update allow Windows 11 on my M72e? A: Partially. The M72e’s CPU (Intel 3rd gen Ivy Bridge) is not officially supported by Microsoft for Windows 11. A BIOS update may enable TPM 1.2/2.0 and UEFI Secure Boot, but you’ll still need to bypass the CPU check via registry hacks. It’s not recommended for daily driver security. As of 2025, the final stable BIOS versions

Q: How long does the update take? A: Usually 3–5 minutes. If it takes longer than 15 minutes with no progress bar movement, you likely have a hang. Do not power off for at least 20 minutes to be safe.

Q: My M72e is running Linux. Can I update the BIOS? A: Yes – use the bootable USB method (Method 2). Lenovo’s Windows executables won’t run. Extract the DOS files and boot from USB.

Q: Does the M72e support NVMe SSDs after a BIOS update? A: No – the M72e lacks native NVMe support in its UEFI. However, some users have booted from NVMe via Clover bootloader, but a BIOS update alone won’t enable it.