BOOT and BIOS menu are properly familiar with a lot of computer nerds. So how to access the BOOT and BIOS menu using shortcuts key? . Let’s find out!
What is the BOOT and BIOS menu? What are their benefits?
BOOT menu (Start menu) is a feature built into the laptop helping users control the process of starting the device. By default, the computer will be started from the hard drive containing the operation. However. in some cases (Windows reset, data rescue, ect.) users will need to go to BOOT menu and move BOOT into a USB, external hard drive or even a DVD
For example, I have a USB Boot which is used for installing Windows, when connecting to the computer, the system cannot recognize it as a USB to install Windows. So we need to use BOOT menu and switch the BOOT state (Boot) from the hard drive to a USB so the computer can receive Windows installer in this USB
BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System, which is a group of commands stored on a firmware chip located on the computer’s motherboard. BIOS helps controlling basic features such as: Connect and run drivers for external devices (mouse, keyboard, ect.), start the operations, display signals on the screen
In conclusion, BIOS works like an alarm waking up and registering (check) the hardware part of the computer and laptop when users press the Power button to start the device. After finishing, BIOS will transfer the control permission of the entire system to the operation
Shortcut keys to access BOOT and BIOS menu for Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, ect. laptops
BIOS and BOOT menu for Asus laptop:
- Access to BIOS press ESC
- Access to BOOT press F2
BIOS and BOOT menu for Acer laptop:
- Access to BOOT press F12
- Access to BIOS press F2
In default, BOOT menu of Acer laptops will be disabled, you have to press F2 to access to BIOS menu, then activate the shortcut key F12 BOOT
BIOS and BOOT menu for Dell laptop:
- Access to BIOS press F2
- Access to BOOT menu press F12
- Access to Recovery press F8 and select Repair your Computer
BIOS and BOOT menu for HP laptop (Compaq):
- Access to BIOS press F10
- Access to BOOT menu press F9
- Access to Recovery press F11
BIOS and BOOT menu for Lenovo laptop, thinkpad:
- Access to BIOS press F1
- Access BOOT menu press F12
- Accessing Recovery press ThinkVantage key
BIOS and BOOT menu for MSI laptop:
- Shortcuts to the Boot Option: F11
- Keyboard Shortcuts to BIOS Laptop MSI: Press DEL (Delete)
BIOS and BOOT menu for Sony laptop:
- Access to BIOS press F2
- Access to Recovery press F10 key
BIOS and BOOT menu for Toshiba laptop:
- Press ESC repeatedly, then F1 or F2, depending on the model
BIOS and BOOT menu for Fujitsu laptop:
- Access to BIOS press F2
- Access to BOOT menu press F12
BIOS and BOOT menu for Samsung laptop:
- Access to BIOS press ESC
- Access to BOOT menu press F2
Some special laptop lines (a few) from the manufacturers will have a method to enter the BIOS and BOOT menu different from the instructions above. Normally, the access method is on the keys F2 to F12, ESC, DEL keys, you can try each key in turn to find it!
User manual BOOT menu
Step 1: After pressing the power button, you need to quickly press the shortcut as shown above to access to BOOT menu
Step 2: Now the BOOT menu display will appear, usually it’s green or white letters with black background. The rest is very simple is to choose the name of the device that you need BOOT (boot)
For example: I want to install Windows from a USB, choose the USB name to BOOT into the Windows installer. To rescue data on a laptop through a rescue DVD, you just need to click on the DVD drive letter.
User manual BIOS menu
Step 1: After pressing the power button, you need to quickly press the shortcut key as shown above to access to BIOS menu
Step 2: Different computers will have a different BIOS display, some older computers will have a blue display. As for the new line of laptops, the display will be more friendly and modern
The old BIOS menu display
The new BIOS menu display on MSI laptop line
Step 3: In the BIOS menu display, you can adjust some settings such as system time, BOOT order ( apply to computers for multiple drives) and switch IDE hard drive mode to AHCI to speed up the drive, adjust BOOT UEFI mode or Legacy, ect.
To summarize, we have shown you guys how to access the BIOS and BOOT menu on the computer using shortcuts. During the process, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to leave a question down below!
