You canenter BIOSwith a keypress on a specific hotkey while the system is booting.

The precise moment to press the BIOS hotkey is somewhere after the computer switches on and Windows initializes.

Older computers on legacy BIOS give some time (though not much) to press the key.

The Settings item in the Start menu on Windows 10.

Tip:

Look out for a message that says Press to Enter Setup.

Press thePowerbutton to switch on your system.

Press the BIOS hotkey (e.g.

The Recovery section of Update & Security on Windows 10.

F2, F10, Esc, or DEL) as soon as the brands splash screen appears.

Tap on the hotkey repeatedly until you enter the setup mode.

The exact key or even a key combination depends on the make of the computer.

The Advanced Startup screen on Windows 10.

Consult the computers manual for the right key if its not displayed on the boot screen.

Here are some common keys it’s possible for you to try on these brands.

The firmware is a part of all modern computers and provides faster boot times.

The Windows 10 Troubleshoot Screen.

It is functionally more sophisticated and visually richer than the legacy BIOS.

It also supports both the keyboard and the mouse.

SelectSettings from the Start Menu (or pressWindows + I).

The Advanced Options Troubleshoot section on Windows 10.

Go toUpdate & Security.

Go down toAdvanced startup.

SelectRestart nowand let the computer reboot.

UEFI Firmware Settings on Windows 10.

The computer restarts to display boot options.

NOTE TO PHOTO EDITOR:kindly highlight “Advanced Options”.

SelectRestartto pop swing open the UEFI BIOS.

UEFI Firmware Settings Restart button.