If you don't see the information on the screen or the device boots too fast, restart the device again, and as soon as the boot starts, press the required key multiple times quickly. Usually, you need to press the ESC, Delete, or one of the Function keys (F1, F2, F10, etc.).Īfter you complete the steps, the device will access the BIOS or UEFI firmware, depending on the motherboard support.

Press the required key repeatedly until you enter the setup mode.

See the screen splash to identify the key you must press to enter the firmware (if applicable).

To enter the UEFI or legacy BIOS during boot, use these steps: If you don't have access to the Windows 10 desktop or you're using a device with a legacy BIOS, then you can still access the firmware during boot. How to access UEFI (BIOS) using boot key option Once you complete the steps, the device will restart and boot into the UEFI firmware allowing you to change advanced settings, such as to disable or enable secure boot, change boot order, set up a hardware RAID array, enable virtualization, and other settings depending on the motherboard support. Quick tip: If you have a legacy BIOS, the option will not be available. Under the 'Advanced startup' section, click the Restart now button. It's assumed that you know what you're doing. You should only access the motherboard firmware when you have an excellent reason. Warning: Changing the wrong firmware settings can prevent your computer from starting correctly. To enter the UEFI firmware from Windows 10, use these steps:

How to access UEFI (BIOS) using boot key option.

How to access UEFI (BIOS) using Settings.

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to enter the BIOS/UEFI on your computer to change advanced system settings.

However, if you have to change some system settings, there are multiple methods to access the motherboard firmware.

The only caveat is that the BIOS is a startup environment, which means that you can't access it when Windows 10 is running.

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