how to go into bios

To go into the BIOS on a computer, there are several common methods to try:

1. Using a BIOS key during startup:
   • Restart or turn on the computer.
   • Watch for a message on the screen that tells you which key to press to enter BIOS (often Del, F2, F10, F12, or Esc).
   • Quickly press the indicated key repeatedly right after powering on until the BIOS menu appears.
2. Through Windows settings (for Windows 10/11):
   • Open Settings and go to Update & Security > Recovery.
   • Under Advanced startup, click Restart now.
   • When the computer restarts, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings, then click Restart.
   • This will restart the PC directly into BIOS.
3. Using keyboard shortcuts while restarting:
   • Hold the Shift key, then click Restart from the Start menu.
   • Follow the path as above: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings.
4. Creating a shortcut or using commands:
   • Create a shortcut with the command shutdown.exe /r /fw to restart directly into BIOS.
   • Or run the command in a Command Prompt or Run dialog.

Common BIOS access keys vary by brand but are most often Del or F2. Check for a startup message for the right key or try the common ones mentioned. This covers the most typical ways to enter BIOS on modern PCs and Windows systems.