4] Using Custom Buttons
This method is a classic and traditional way to access BIOS, but also the most difficult and uncertain. You should know the special keys that must be pressed to enter the BIOS on the make and model of your computer, as well as the exact timings for pressing them. Here are some examples of special keys commonly used to enter BIOS:
- “Acer” : F2, F12, Del
- “ASUS” : F2, F8, Del
- “Dell” : F2, F12
- “HP” : F10, F11, Esc
- “Lenovo” : F1, F2, F12, Fn+F2, Fn+F12
- “MSI” : F2, Del
- “Samsung” : F2, F10, Esc
- “Sony” : F1, F2, F3
- “Toshiba” : F2, F12, Esc
Here are the steps:
- Shut down your computer completely by selecting “Shut down” from the “Power” menu.
- Turn on your computer by pressing the “Power” key, then press and release the special key corresponding to your computer make and model repeatedly until the BIOS screen appears. You must press a special key before the Windows logo appears, or immediately after the logo of the computer manufacturer appears. If you are late or too soon, you should shut down turn on your computer again, and try again.
- If none of the dedicated keys work, try other key combinations that may differ depending on the type of BIOS used by your computer. Some examples of other key combinations you can try are:
- Ctrl+Alt+Esc
- Ctrl+Alt+Del
- Ctrl+Alt+Ins
- Ctrl+Alt+S
Conclusion
Those are some of the ways you can access BIOS in Windows 11. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs and conditions.
Accessing the BIOS can be useful for changing some important settings on your computer, but it’s also risky if you don’t know what you’re doing. Therefore, you should be careful and only change settings that you are sure and understand. Good luck!