How to access BIOS

For troubleshooting or settings, you may need to access computer BIOS (Basic Input / Output System). Here are some options.

Option 1: Press BISO key(s): Press the key(s) when you turn on a computer and while it goes through a very quick POST (power on self test) . This is the list by manufactures.

  • ASUS: F2
  • Acer: F2 or DEL
  • Dell: F2 or F12
  • HP: F10
  • Lenovo Laptops: F2 or Fn + F2
  • Lenovo Desktops: F1
  • Lenovo ThinkPads: Enter then F1.
  • Microsoft Surface Tablets: Press and hold volume up button.
  • Samsung: F2
  • Toshiba: F2

Option 2: Use Advanced Start Menu in Windows 10

  1. Click Start icon and then Settings.
  2. Click Update & Security.
  3. Select Recovery in the left pane.
  4. Click Restart now under the Advanced startup.
  5. After restart, the computer goes to Choose an option window. Click on Troubleshooting.
  6. Click Advanced options under Troubleshoot.
  7. Click Restart under UEFI Firmware Settings.

After accessing BIOS, you may setup boot order, Date/Time, System configuration, Security, Performance, Power Management, Post Behavior. Please view the step by step video:

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