How to Access the BIOS on notebooks and desktop PCs

Modern BIOS versions look different, but the problem is they have one - the initial setup and check computer health. Access to them is also possible by the same means. Even if before you UEFI-interface, often differ not only in appearance, but also the support of the mouse and the Russian language.

How to enter the BIOS when the stationary PC

To go to the BIOS menu on the desktop computer, at startup you have to press the Del key, in rare cases - F2. Usually, the correct key is indicated on the screen to display information about the operating system. Message looks like this: «Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter setup», «Press DEL to run setup» or «Please press DEL or F2 to enter UEFI BIOS settings».

Press the specified key is necessary at the moment of withdrawal of such a message. To be sure, can be pressed several times. But if you still do not have time to wait until Windows start and restart the computer to try again.

Each time you reload try only one key. Check out a few options you may simply not have time.

How to enter the BIOS when the notebook is turned on

Depending on the manufacturer, year of manufacture and notebook series to enter the BIOS can be different. Use different keys or even combinations, And with an indication of messages on the screen right and can not be.

It is better to check only one of the possible options at a time. If it will not work, wait to start Windows, restart your computer and try a different key or combination. Check several options are not worth it, because you can not get just the right amount of time.

Asus Notebooks

Most often, to go into the BIOS during power on your notebook using the F2 key. Less common variants - Del and F9.

If that does not work, turn off the laptop, hold down the Esc, and then press the power button. Do not release the Esc until until the screen Boot menu appears. In it you need to go to Enter Setup and press Enter.

Acer Laptops

The Acer laptops are most frequently used keys F1 and F2, and the combination of Ctrl + Alt + Esc. The Acer Aspire series may need to Ctrl + F2. In the line of TravelMate and Extensa to enter the BIOS usually need to press F2 or Del. In older models of laptop Acer may occur combinations Ctrl + Alt + Del and Ctrl + Alt + Esc.

Lenovo Laptops

To enter the BIOS on Lenovo laptops often need to press the F2 key. In many Ultrabooks and hybrid laptops number of F-keys can only be activated using the Fn, and therefore will need to press Fn + F2. Where rarer F8 and Del keys.

Many of laptops on the side panel or next to the power button is a special button to enter the BIOS. Click on it it is possible only when a laptop switched off.

HP Notebook PCs

To enter the BIOS on the HP laptops usually have to press F10, or Esc. But on older models may need to Del, F1, F11 or F8.

Samsung Laptops

The Samsung device is most often to enter the BIOS you have to press F2, F8, F12, or Del. In the case of access to the F-series only after the Fn button will require a combination of: Fn + F2, Fn + F8 or Fn + F12.

Sony Laptops

Vaio series models may have a dedicated button ASSIST. If you click on it in the notebook boot times, a menu with a choice of Start BIOS Setup.

In older notebooks can use the keys F1, F2, F3, and Del.

Dell Notebooks

In the case of Dell laptops is the most common variant of the transition in the BIOS - key F2. Slightly less common F1, F10, Del, Esc and Insert.

How to go to UEFI in Windows 8, 8.1, and Windows 10

The latest versions of Windows laptops with UEFI enter the IO subsystem can and already loaded system. To do this, go to "Settings" and act depending on the version of the operating system.

For Windows 8

"Changing the computer settings» → «General» → «Special boot options» → «Restart now» → «Diagnostics» → «Advanced settings» → «Parameters firmware UEFI-» → «Reload».

For Windows 8.1

"Changing the computer settings» → «Upgrade and restoration» → «recovery» → «Special boot options» → "Restart now» → «Diagnostics» → «Advanced settings» → «Parameters firmware UEFI» → "Reload".

For Windows 10

"Updating and security» → «recovery» → «Special boot options» → «Restart now» → «Search Troubleshooting »→« Advanced settings »→« Parameters firmware UEFI-»→« Reload. "

For Windows 10, there is an alternative way to transition to UEFI from the login screen or the "Start" menu. In both cases, you need to click on the icon "Turn off", hold down the Shift key to run reset. This action will open a special section of boot options.

After this, you will perform the same steps as in the previous method. That is, you will need to go to the "Troubleshooting", select "Advanced Options" and "Settings UEFI-firmware", and then click "Restart".

see also

• How do I reset the BIOS and revive the computer →
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