How do I install Windows 10 onto my laptop correctly?

Currently I am using Linux Mint. I switched from Windows 10 awhile ago. I now want to switch back to Windows 10 permanently. I have a few problems though.
-I don't know how to configure the system and/or bios to allow the use of Intel Optane Memory
-All of my previous partitions are deleted
-I don't know how to correctly partition my drive according to the model of my computer, and the Intel Optane Memory

I currently have a Lenovo Legion Y530.
My main questions are: How do I install windows onto my laptop correctly? How do I configure my bios for the installation correctly? How do I partition my drive? How do I make good use of the Intel Optane Memory on my laptop?
All-in-all, I just want my laptop to be configured the way it was when I bought it.

Thank you so much in advance!

P.S. - My Laptop

Just install Windows 10 to your blank drive with no partitions on it (unallocated):
Clean Install Windows 10

After you get Windows 10 installed, you will need to install Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) user interface and driver:
Downloads for Intel(R) Optane™ Memory

The IRST driver will enable the use of Optane memory.

Before doing that, should I just set all of my bios settings to default?

cameron121901 said:

Before doing that, should I just set all of my bios settings to default?

You should be OK with your current settings but many consider it prudent to turn off secure boot and fast boot.

Might want to try loading the drivers from Lenovo Website:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/p...5ich/downloads

NavyLCDR said:

Might want to try loading the drivers from Lenovo Website:
laptops and netbooks :: legion series :: legion y530 15ich Lenovo PC Support - US

Just tried that. The error/problem still occurs. Any other possible solutions?

See if you can find a Lenovo link that has information similar to this HP link:

HP Customer Support - Knowledge Base
HP PCs - Installing and Using Intel Optane

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Is Y530 compatible with Intel Optane? - Lenovo Community

zbook said:

See if you can find a Lenovo link that has information similar to this HP link:

HP Customer Support - Knowledge Base
HP PCs - Installing and Using Intel Optane

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Is Y530 compatible with Intel Optane? - Lenovo Community

I can't seem to find any. I don't really know what I am looking for. I don't think the model you guys keep referring to is the exact model of the Lenovo Legion Y530 that I currently have.

Update the specs in the "My Computer" section:

System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums
In the left corner below in your post you find 'My System Specs'.
After clicking it you can find a link a little below that says 'Update your System Spec', click on this link to get to the page where you can fill in your system specs.
System Info - See Your System Specs - Windows 7 Help Forums

Include PSU. cooler, case, peripherals and anything attached to the computer by wired or wireless (mouse, keyboard, headset, printer, xbox, USB wireless network card, etc.)


Open the Lenovo website > enter the product or serial number or model > select the operating system > view drivers > post a URL or hyperlink into the thread

See the HP link as the Intel Optane varies by model / hardware.
If Lenovo is similar to HP > see if you can get support from Lenovo or Best Buy.