What do you press to enter BIOS?

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.

What key do you press to enter BIOS?

Here’s a list of common BIOS keys by brand. Depending on the age of your model, the key may be different.



BIOS Keys by Manufacturer

  1. ASRock: F2 or DEL.
  2. ASUS: F2 for all PCs, F2 or DEL for Motherboards.
  3. Acer: F2 or DEL.
  4. Dell: F2 or F12.
  5. ECS: DEL.
  6. Gigabyte / Aorus: F2 or DEL.
  7. HP: F10.
  8. Lenovo (Consumer Laptops): F2 or Fn + F2.

How do I enter BIOS on Windows 10?

To enter BIOS from Windows 10

  1. Click –> Settings or click New notifications. …
  2. Click Update & security.
  3. Click Recovery, then Restart now.
  4. The Options menu will be seen after executing the above procedures. …
  5. Select Advanced options.
  6. Click UEFI Firmware Settings.
  7. Choose Restart.
  8. This displays the BIOS setup utility interface.

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 boot into BIOS Windows 10 hp?

Access the BIOS Setup Utility using a series of key presses during the boot process.

  1. Turn off the computer and wait five seconds.
  2. Turn on the computer, and then immediately press the esc key repeatedly until the Startup Menu opens.
  3. Press f10 to open the BIOS Setup Utility.

How do I boot into Windows BIOS?

To boot to UEFI or BIOS:

  1. Boot the PC, and press the manufacturer’s key to open the menus. Common keys used: Esc, Delete, F1, F2, F10, F11, or F12. …
  2. Or, if Windows is already installed, from either the Sign on screen or the Start menu, select Power ( ) > hold Shift while selecting Restart.

What is F12 boot menu?

If a Dell computer is unable to boot into the Operating System (OS), the BIOS update can be initiated using the F12 One Time Boot menu. Most Dell computers manufactured after 2012 have this function and you can confirm by booting the computer to the F12 One Time Boot menu.

Why do I have to press F2 on startup?

If new hardware was recently installed in your computer, you may receive the prompt “Press F1 or F2 to enter setup”. If you receive this message, the BIOS needs you to verify the configuration of your new hardware. Enter the CMOS setup, verify or change your hardware settings, save your configuration, and exit.

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