The method of entering BIOS or UEFI varies depending on the device's brand, model, keyboard, and Fast Boot setting. If Windows is running, the advanced startup menu is the safest way; if the boot key is to be used, the correct key should be pressed at short intervals while the device is starting.
UEFI Firmware Settings
Restart to change UEFI firmware settings
Press F2 to enter Setup
Press DEL to run BIOS Setup
The method of entering BIOS or UEFI varies depending on the device's brand, model, keyboard, and Fast Boot setting. If Windows is running, the advanced startup menu is the safest way; if the boot key is to be used, the correct key should be pressed at short intervals while the device is starting.
Do not follow the general internet recipe without recording the brand, exact model, motherboard revision and BIOS version.
Store Boot Mode, disk controller, Secure Boot, TPM, XMP and virtualization status with photos or reports.
Don't do risky firmware without a BitLocker key, Windows recovery USB, stable power and a fallback plan.
Do not change more than one BIOS setting at the same time; Verify Windows and hardware status after each step.
Do not change settings on the BIOS screen that you do not understand.
Meaning: The opening key is not detected.
Possible cause: Fast Boot, wrong key press, Fn layer or late press.
Meaning: Windows firmware menu option is not available.
Possible cause: No legacy BIOS, CSM or firmware support.
Meaning: Keyboard firmware is not recognized at this stage.
Possible cause: Bluetooth/USB receiver starts too early.
Meaning: The laptop Fn layer is changing the F2/F10 key.
Possible cause: Action Keys or Fn Lock.
Meaning: The button press window is too short.
Possible cause: Fast Startup or Fast Boot.
Meaning: The system is booting in classic BIOS/CSM mode.
Possible cause: Old setup or device.
Meaning: The one-time boot menu has been opened.
Possible cause: A different key was used, such as F12/F11
Meaning: Specific port or peripheral unit firmware is affecting.
Possible cause: Hub, dock, or incompatible USB device.
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msinfo32
The System Information screen displays BIOS Mode, BIOS Version/Date, and motherboard information.
Get-CimInstance Win32_BIOS | Format-List Manufacturer,SMBIOSBIOSVersion,ReleaseDate,SerialNumber
Displays the manufacturer, version, and serial number.
shutdown /r /fw /t 0
After closing unsupported jobs, it directly reboots to the firmware menu in the supported system.
shutdown /r /o /t 0
Windows Recovery Environment restarts the advanced boot menu.
bcdedit /enum firmware
Lists UEFI firmware and Windows Boot Manager entries.
manage-bde -protectors -get C:
BIOS setting shows BitLocker recovery protectors before changing.
Delete is usually used on desktop motherboards; F2 is used on some devices.
Boot menu and setup keys vary by model family on corporate and laptop devices.
F2 is frequently used; Windows method may be required due to Fn layer and fast boot
The Salt BIOS setting usually does not delete files; however, the boot mode, disk controller, TPM Clear or incorrect installation procedures may affect Windows access and encryption keys.
Secure Boot, TPM, BIOS updates, and some firmware changes can change the security measurement and Windows may request a recovery key at startup.
Manufacturers may offer the same feature under different menu names and locations. The exact step must be verified based on the device's full model and BIOS version.
Normal firmware menu usage usually does not void the warranty; opening the case, physical CMOS intervention, or unauthorized firmware operation may affect the manufacturer's conditions.
No. It is more correct to not add unnecessary risk to a working system unless there is a security, hardware compatibility, or manufacturer's stated issue.
Universal password or bypass should not be used. Manufacturer support or the company's IT manager should be used with device ownership proof.
No. Firmware recovery, physical CMOS, disk failure, and data recovery operations require model guide and, if necessary, authorized service.
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