how to get into bios

To get into the BIOS of a computer, there are several common methods depending on your system:

1. During computer startup (POST):
   • Restart or turn on the computer.
   • Watch for a message like "Press [Key] to enter BIOS" on the screen.
   • Common keys include Delete (Del), F2, F10, F12, Esc, or sometimes F1.
   • Press the indicated key repeatedly immediately after powering on until the BIOS setup screen appears.
2. From within Windows 10 or 11:
   • Open Settings (Windows key + I).
   • Go to Update & Security → Recovery → Advanced startup → Restart now.
   • After restart, choose Troubleshoot → Advanced options → UEFI Firmware Settings → Restart.
   • The system will boot directly into BIOS setup.
3. Using a shortcut or command from Windows:
   • Create a shortcut with the command shutdown.exe /r /fw or run this command from Command Prompt.
   • This will restart the computer into BIOS automatically.
4. On some Lenovo models, holding the Shift key and clicking Restart from the login screen also gives an option to enter BIOS.

If pressing the keys during startup doesn't work:

• Make sure to press the key as soon as the computer powers on.
• Try different keys like Del, F2, Esc.
• For fast boot computers, use the Windows method to enter BIOS.

Thus, the main way is to press a specific key (like Del or F2) during the initial boot, or alternatively use the advanced startup options in Windows to reach BIOS.