Frequent Question: How Do I Reset the Bios on a Chromebook?
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With your Chromebook still powered off, press and hold the Esc and Refresh keys (the Refresh key is where the F3 key would be on a normal keyboard). Press the Power button while holding these keys and then let go of the power button. Release the Esc and Refresh keys when you see a message appear on your screen.

How do I access the BIOS on a Chromebook?

Power on the Chromebook and press Ctrl + L to get to the BIOS screen.

How do you get to the boot menu on a Chromebook?

To boot your Chromebook anyway, you’ll need to press Ctrl+D when you see this screen. That’ll let you quickly boot without hearing the annoying beep. You could also just wait a few more seconds — after beeping at you a bit, your Chromebook will boot automatically.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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