To enter the BIOS on an MSI motherboard, the typical key to press right after powering on the system is:
- For MSI desktops: press the DEL (Delete) key repeatedly.
- For MSI laptops: press the F2 key immediately after powering on.
Steps:
- Shut down the system completely (do not restart).
- Turn the system back on.
- Immediately start pressing the appropriate key (DEL for desktops, F2 for laptops) repeatedly as soon as the screen lights up, before the MSI logo appears.
If the key press does not work due to fast boot or other issues, MSI systems running Windows can also enter BIOS through Windows Advanced Startup by going to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Advanced Startup > Restart now. Then select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. This method is commonly used for MSI motherboards including gaming desktops, business laptops, creator series, and others, with DEL and F2 as the standard keys to enter BIOS depending on the device type.
