To open the BIOS on a computer, typically you need to press a specific key right after turning on or restarting the computer. Common keys include Del, F2, F10, F12, Esc, or sometimes Fn + a function key depending on the manufacturer. This key needs to be pressed repeatedly immediately after powering on, before the operating system loads. If this method is difficult due to fast startup times, you can also open BIOS through Windows settings on Windows 10 or 11. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, then click "Restart now" under Advanced startup. After restart, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings, then Restart to access BIOS. Here’s a quick overview of typical BIOS access keys by manufacturer:
- Acer: F2 or Del
- ASUS: F2 or Del
- Dell: F2 or F12
- HP: Esc or F10
- Lenovo: F2 or Fn + F2 (different for desktops and ThinkPads)
- MSI: Del
- Samsung: F2
- Toshiba: F2
To summarize:
- Restart your PC and repeatedly press the BIOS key (Del, F2, etc.) at startup.
- Or open BIOS from Windows: Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Restart now > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
These methods cover most Windows PCs to access BIOS setup efficiently.
