As it is known that BIOS is abbreviation of Basic Input / Output System, it is an important part of computer systems. There may be times when you may have to enter BIOS to do some significant manipulation for appropriate functioning of your system. Hence, it is essential to know how to access BIOS. To your information, the method to access BIOS may vary depending on the system configuration. However below are listed some ways that may help you access BIOS.
It is highly beneficial for computer users nowadays, with latest computer, as entering into BIOS has been made easy. During the booting process (Restarting of your computer) you can enter into BIOS by pressing any of the following key.
- F1
- F2
- Del (Delete on your keyboard)
- Esc (Usually found at the top-left corner on your keyboard)
- F10
Many times there are messages that prompt you press relevant buttons to enter into BIOS settings. However, the message will appear similar to ‘Press Del to Enter BIOS setup’. There are some old computers that may also depict some flashing cursor or indicators. Computers invented prior to 1995 also had several different methods to enter the BIOS setup. Following is the list of several keys that were generally used to enter into BIOS in case of old computers.
- Ctrl+Alt+Enter
- Ctrl+Alt+Esc (Esc is the Escape key situated on the Top-left corner of the keyboard)
- Crtl+Alt+S
- Ctrl+Alt+Ins (Ins is the Insert Key on the keyboard)
Some older computer also allows you to enter into BIOS by pressing PageUp key or PageDown key during rebooting.
It is important to note that sometime there may be situation when you are not unable to enter into BIOS due to password settings. You can view our “BIOS Password Help” section to troubleshoot this issue.
Magical Tip: If you bought a new computer and it enjoys the latest configuration and you are unaware of which key can lead you to BIOS settings during computer reboots, then try keeping one or more key pressed during reboot. This will stimulate a stuck key error which may enable you to enter into setup of BIOS.
BIOS in Acer systems:
There may be times when an Acer BIOS user experiences technical malfunctions wherein his system is not booting or the user wishes to restore its BIOS setting to bootable configuration, then try to keep pressed the F10 key while your system reboots. During the time you are holding F10 key you should be able to hear two beeps which denote that the setting has been successfully restored.
AMI BIOS Restoring:
In case of older systems with AMI BIOS the configuration can be restored by keeping pressed the Ins key (Insert Key) while the computer reboots.
Traditional BIOS / CMOS diskette:
It is assumed that earlier, computers in the series of 486, 286 etc may have utilized floppy disks which are also known as diskettes, in order to successfully enter into BIOS setting. These floppy disks were known as ICU, SCU and BBU disk. These diskettes were distinctive and should be compatible in order to be functional; hence, this diskette should be obtained from your computer dealer.
Nowadays technology has made it significantly easier to enter as well as manipulate with BIOS setting. However, at the same time it should be known that any mistake can lead to bigger problems; hence, consider tweaking on your own only if you possess considerable knowledge and skills of working on intricate technical issues.
