The BIOS, which stands for Basic Input/Output System, is responsible for starting up your computer and provides a menu where you can configure system settings. So if you want to make important changes to your computer’s settings, this is the place to be. But how do you get into the BIOS in Windows 11?
There are many reasons why it is useful to access the BIOS. For example, you can check the temperature of your CPU, adjust the speed of the fans or change the system time or boot order (CD-ROM, USB, disk, etc.). In short: all settings that you cannot adjust from the operating system. In the BIOS you actually find the soul of your system, so it is important that you know what you are looking for when you dive into the BIOS.
How to access the BIOS on your Windows 10 computer
During startup
When you (re)start your PC, you can immediately press F2, F4, F8 or DEL to access the system settings. Nowadays, however, your PC boots up so fast that chances are you’re too late to get into the BIOS. Fortunately there is in Windows 11 a way to set you up to go straight to the BIOS when you restart your PC. This way is not very different from the method with which you go to the BIOS in Windows 10.
Windows 11: tips, news, system requirements and more
After startup
Go to the Settings app and click in the left menu System. Scroll down and go to System recovery. There you will find the option Advanced Boot Options. As soon as you choose here Restart now then your PC will be restarted and you will immediately enter the blue boot menu of Windows 11. Choose the option here Resolving problems and then before Advanced options and UEFI Firmware Settings. UEFI is actually the successor to BIOS, but both terms are often used interchangeably. click on Restart to restart your computer and go directly to the BIOS.
You can then make all kinds of adjustments in the BIOS. Are you ready? Then go to Save & Exit to save or not to save the changes and restart the PC.
If you are looking for some more information about the BIOS, you can check this article. In it we examine some typical startup problems with corresponding solutions.
.