You need to enable the function "always on USB" in bios setting. then use the yellow usb2.0 for charging when shutdown.

Follow the steps in link below.
http://ideapad.it168.com/thread-2742780-1-1.html

thanks in advance
ermm just wonder why me the first person asking the question

i was just wondering. Can we use the Pci port to plug in other devices such as firewire cardbus?

Was thinking of this because i have an audio interface that needs firewire 800 ..

any ideas would help

Benchmark on my Y500 GT 650M SLI. Skyrim at ultra preset : 1080p all.at max settings. Other gpu results are from notebookcheck website. Test using same guidline.

GT 650M SLI - 42 fps

GTX 660M - 29 fps

GTX 670M - 31 fps

GTX 675M - 45 fps

This post has been edited by hasnul: Jan 6 2013, 07:01 PM

Y500 impressions
My Specs:
i5 2,5 GHz model with 8 Gb of RAM.
DVD module in ultrabay.
500 Gb HD (without the small 16 Gb SSD swapdrive)
Synaptics touchpad (!)

Pros:
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* Good screen - Bright and nice colours, not sure how close to RGB, but as an enthusiast photographer I have no complaints. Contrast 500:1 according to Lenovo. Not very glary.
* Power adapter - has what seems like a non-flimsy and solid, thick connecter. I think it'll stand the distance.
* Red keyboard backlighting - 2 values, shortcut key on hardware level (works even when booting)
* Powerful CPU and graphics.
* Ultrabay can be fitted with optional extra GPU (SLI mode), fan, HD or BluRay.
* Very low noise levels - although when on battery and "power saver preset" it sometimes spins up and down erratically. For comparison the MacBook Retina is considerably louder under load.
* Heat levels seems reasonably controlled. Using Speedfan I measured temps of CPU+GPU cores of no higher levels than 75 degrees celsius during high load. No excess heat around handrest areas.
* Connectivity just works. USB ports, HDMI, audio jacks (metal)
* Windows 8 (WITH the Classic Start Menu addon) is a breeze working with. So far the best Windows experience ever for me. So fast and responsive.

Neither good or bad:
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* Speakers are fine enough, although they don't handle a lot of deep frequencies.

Cons:
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* Update: Keyboard has started acting up (when I wrote this sentence, it just wrote "acwegwegkwæe" and then stopped responding for 2-3 seconds)
* Tried updating to newest Nvidia drivers - and lost the ability to adjust brightness with Fn+up/down keys. Come on, this shouldn't be nessecary.
* Intel 4000 Graphics hidden or not working. I don't see why, it should be on the chipset. WiDi also does not seem to be working. EDIT: Best guess, is that this is due to the SLI possibility in the laptop.
* Touchpad (mine is Synaptics) - flimsy buttons, seems like it's a bit loose, very plasticky feeling. Two-finger scroll works fine enough. NOTE: I have the Synaptics, but the Y500 model is also shipped with Elan touchpads that are prone to failure! Make sure to get Synaptics.
* Screen has a lot of flex at the top, you can twist it from side to side around 1 cm in depth, although it's hard to say whether it will last or not.
* Preinstalled Windows 8 Recovery partitions. I don't like it, frankly. Please give me a USB media with everything on it, so I can partition my goddamn harddrive as I wish. If you resize a partition, you risk losing an OS installer that you paid for.
* Ultrabay DVD-drive seems VERY flimsy. I wouldn't want to change it around too often.
* Chassis of laptop prone to smudges and finger marks. Easily cleaned off though.

VERDICT:
There's a lot to like (screen, GFX, CPU, noise levels, heat levels etc.), but in all honesty, I don't really trust this laptop. As recently added, the keyboard has started acting up. What will be next?

This post has been edited by Jermonicdk: Jan 7 2013, 06:02 AM

since when Malaysia have y500 with core i 5 processor ?

No idea. I'm from Denmark. Just wanted to post my impressions for interested users. :-)

just wondering.. how much does the laptop cost in Denmark?

The pricetag in Denmark converted to current US dollar exchange rates is ~1170 $

your unit did come with (SLI) external graphic card for free?

Does the Y400 comes with SLI and ultrabay HDD?

^No.

is it y500 compatible with usb cooler fan?
http://www.lelong.com.my/mini-vacuum-case-...3-03-Sale-P.htm

I don't think so.
Since the size not match.

wanna buy y580 but just knew the existance of Y500 15" 1080 + sli 650m huhuh

shiat how much msia price? lowyat plaza got?

already long time have...

wow denmark user also post and become member in lowyat forum?

So If i want to get a HDD I have to buy it separately from?

Lenovo ?

just bought my y580 and a month later, this y500 come out
nevermind. still happy with the performance though. some of my friends they bought the msi gaming laptop and asus, but i think i have the best value for the performance, since i have quite similar spec with them but much cheaper ! thank you lenovo :3