BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is software built into a computer’s motherboard that configures and controls hardware. BIOS access is often required to make major changes to system settings, such as when installing a new operating system. In this article, we will guide you on how to enter BIOS in Windows 11, Microsoft’s latest operating system.
Access the BIOS in Windows 11
Fortunately, Windows 11 gives you several ways to get to the BIOS screen, and in this article, we are going to list some of them. So, let’s see how to enter BIOS on a Windows 11 PC.
How to access Windows 11 BIOS by function key
To access BIOS in Windows 11, you have to use a specific key combination when you start your computer. These keys may vary depending on the manufacturer of your computer, but commonly used keys include F2, F10, F12, or the DEL (Delete) key. You will need to press the appropriate key as soon as you turn on your computer, before the operating system starts booting.
Here are the general steps to enter the BIOS:
- Restart your computer.
- During the boot process, look for a message on the screen indicating which key to press to enter the BIOS. This key varies depending on the manufacturer of your computer, but is most often F2, F10, DEL, or Esc. The message may be displayed for a while, so pay attention.
- Once you have identified the appropriate key, press it quickly and repeatedly before the operating system boots. This will allow you to enter the BIOS.
Below are the keys to accessing the BIOS on the most common brands of computers.
- HP: F10 or Esc
- Dell: F2 or F12
- Acer: F2 or Del
- Lenovo: F2 or Fn + F2
- Asus: F2 or Esc
- Samsung: F2
- Sony: F1, F2, or F3
2. Enter BIOS from Windows Settings
If you don’t know the keyboard key, you can use Windows 11 settings to enter BIOS. Here’s what you need to do.
1. First, press the key Windows + I from your keyboard. This will open the settings page, select System in the right pane.
2. In the right pane, click on the option Recovery As shown below.
3. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now.
4. On the confirmation pop-up, click on the button Restart now.
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Your computer will restart and display the Choose an option menu. He chooses Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings. On the next screen, click the button to reboot.
This is it! You are done. After rebooting, you will be able to enter the BIOS mode of your computer.
3. Access BIOS in Windows 11 using PowerShell
In this method, we will be using Windows PowerShell to boot into Windows 11. Here is what you need to do.
1. First, open Windows 11 search and type in powershell. Then open windows powershell in the list.
2. Now you need to run the below command.
shutdown /r /o /f /t 00
3. It will take you to the Select an option screen. Then you need access Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings. On the next screen, click the button to reboot.
This is it! You are done. After rebooting, you will be able to enter the BIOS mode of your computer.
Also read: How to check if your computer is using BIOS or UEFI
Accessing the BIOS in Windows 11 is necessary to make important changes to your computer’s system settings. By following the steps in this article, you should be able to easily access your BIOS and make the necessary changes. Please note that menu options and names may vary depending on your computer manufacturer.
