Frequent Question: What Is Bios Setup Menu?
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BIOS stands for “Basic Input/Output System”, and is a type of firmware stored on a chip on your motherboard. When you start your computer, the computers boots the BIOS, which configures your hardware before handing off to a boot device (usually your hard drive).

How do I enter BIOS setup?

In order to access BIOS on a Windows PC, you must press your BIOS key set by your manufacturer which could be F10, F2, F12, F1, or DEL. If your PC goes through its power on self-test startup too quickly, you can also enter BIOS through Windows 10’s advanced start menu recovery settings.

How do I change BIOS settings?

How to enter the BIOS on a Windows 10 PC

  1. Navigate to Settings. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu. …
  2. Select Update & Security. …
  3. Select Recovery from the left menu. …
  4. Click Restart Now under Advanced startup. …
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Advanced options.
  7. Select UEFI Firmware Settings. …
  8. Click Restart.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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