How do I get into BIOS mode?

In order to access BIOS on a Windows PC, you must press your BIOS key set by your manufacturer which could be F10, F2, F12, F1, or DEL. If your PC goes through its power on self-test startup too quickly, you can also enter BIOS through Windows 10’s advanced start menu recovery settings.

How do I enter BIOS on Windows 10?

How to enter the BIOS on a Windows 10 PC

  1. Navigate to Settings. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu. …
  2. Select Update & Security. …
  3. Select Recovery from the left menu. …
  4. Click Restart Now under Advanced startup. …
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Advanced options.
  7. Select UEFI Firmware Settings. …
  8. Click Restart.

How do I enter BIOS?

To access your BIOS, you’ll need to press a key during the boot-up process. This key is often displayed during the boot process with a message “Press F2 to access BIOS”, “Press to enter setup”, or something similar. Common keys you may need to press include Delete, F1, F2, and Escape.

How do I get into the BIOS boot menu?

If you can’t use a BIOS key and you have Windows 10, you can use the “Advanced startup” feature to get there.

  1. Navigate to Settings.
  2. Click Update & Security.
  3. Select Recovery in the left pane.
  4. Click Restart now under the Advanced startup header.
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Advanced options.
  7. Click UEFI Firmware Settings.

How can I enter BIOS if F2 key is not working?

If the F2 prompt doesn’t appear on the screen, you might not know when you should press the F2 key.



  1. Go to Advanced > Boot > Boot Configuration.
  2. In the Boot Display Config pane: Enable POST Function Hotkeys Displayed. Enable Display F2 to Enter Setup.
  3. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS.

How do I change BIOS settings?

How Do I Completely Change the BIOS on My Computer?

  1. Restart your computer and look for the keys–or combination of keys–you must press to access your computer’s setup, or BIOS. …
  2. Press the key or combination of keys to access your computer’s BIOS.
  3. Use the “Main” tab to change the system date and time.

How do I reset my BIOS to default?

Reset the BIOS to Default Settings (BIOS)

  1. Access the BIOS Setup utility. See Accessing BIOS.
  2. Press the F9 key to automatically load the factory default settings. …
  3. Confirm the changes by highlighting OK, then press Enter. …
  4. To save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility, press the F10 key.

How do I get to HP Advanced BIOS settings?

Getting into advanced BIOS Settings on an HP Gaming Laptop

  1. Bring up Settings.
  2. Select Update & Security.
  3. Click “Recovery” on the left.
  4. Click “Restart Now” under Advanced Startup. The computer will reboot into a special menu.
  5. Click “Troubleshoot”, then “Advanced Options” then “UEFI Firmware Settings” then “Restart Now”.

What is the main function of BIOS?

BIOS (basic input/output system) is the program a computer’s microprocessor uses to start the computer system after it is powered on. It also manages data flow between the computer’s operating system (OS) and attached devices, such as the hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse and printer.

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