Various ways to boot BIOS

Several methods of entering BIOS

BIOS, which stands for Basic Input/Output System, is a firmware system located between the computer hardware and the operating system.

Normally, we rarely need to enter the BIOS for settings or configurations, because most hardware and devices can be managed through the operating system. But sometimes when solving problems, updating firmware or changing hardware settings, we need to enter the BIOS interface.

This article will introduce some common methods of entering BIOS for your reference.

1. Press the Del, F1, F2 or F10 key
   During the computer boot process, many brands and models of computers will prompt you to press specific keys to enter the BIOS. Common keys include the Del key (on most desktop computers), the F1 key (on some makes and models of desktop computers), the F2 key, or the F10 key (on some makes and models of laptop computers). When the computer starts, carefully observe the prompt information on the screen and press the corresponding button to enter the BIOS.
2. Using the advanced boot menu
   For some individual computers, press the F8 key or other designated keys to enter the advanced boot menu interface, and select "BIOS Settings" or similar options to enter the BIOS. In this case, you may need to make some specific settings beforehand, such as disabling fast boot or enabling secure boot.
3. Using operating system settings
   In Windows 10 and later operating systems, you can enter the BIOS or UEFI setting interface through the "Settings" option. Open the "Start Menu", click the "Settings" icon, select "Update & Security", then select the "Recovery" tab, in the "Advanced Startup" section, click the "Restart now" button. The computer will restart and display an options menu, select "Troubleshoot" → "Advanced Options" → "UEFI Firmware Settings". This method is suitable for situations where there is no explicit display in the operating system or it is inconvenient to press specific keys to enter the BIOS.
4. Using the command line
   For some advanced users or technicians, you can use some specific commands to enter the BIOS at the command prompt. First press the Win R key to open the "Run" dialog box, enter "cmd" and press the Enter key to open the command prompt window. Then enter one of the following commands: bios, msconfig, mmc devmgmt.msc, devmgmt.msc or shutdown.exe /r /o and press Enter. The system will restart and enter the BIOS interface.

No matter which method you choose, once you enter the BIOS, you will be able to make a series of settings and configurations, such as changing the boot order, enabling or disabling devices, adjusting the system clock, and more. But you need to be careful, because some wrong settings may cause the computer to not start or cause other problems.

When exiting the BIOS, you generally need to save changes and restart the computer. Be sure to keep a backup of the original settings when operating BIOS settings to prevent unpredictable problems from occurring.

To summarize, the methods of entering the BIOS vary between different brands and models, but common methods include pressing specific keys, using the advanced boot menu, using operating system settings, and using the command line. I hope this article can help readers better understand and operate BIOS.

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