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How do I reset BIOS with an external monitor?

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1: Power on. 2: Press Fn + F8. 3: Press F2 or Delete key depending on your notebook to enter BIOS. (You can do 3 before 2.)

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How can I get in if I do not know the password?

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You can't. The BIOS has been designed to require a password to deter potential hackers.

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How do I enter BIOS on a Windows 7 computer?

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The operating system is irrelevant. Google your PC manufacturer or motherboard to find out what key to press on your keyboard. Once you know it, reboot your PC and press the key to enter the BIOS as soon as your PC powers on and the logo of your manufacturer shows.

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Why is my UEFI firmware not showing?

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Try these troubleshooting steps: Check if your PC uses UEFI or Legacy BIOS by pressing Win + R, typing msinfo32, and hitting Enter. Look for BIOS Mode: If it says UEFI, your system supports it; if it says Legacy, your system is not using UEFI. To access UEFI from Windows, press Win + I to open Settings, navigate to Update & Security > Recovery, and under Advanced startup, click Restart now. Then go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings. If you don’t see this option, your PC might be running in Legacy BIOS mode or the motherboard manufacturer has disabled direct UEFI access.

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How can I enter the BIOS of a Lenovo Ideapad 100 15IBD?

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To enter the BIOS on a Lenovo, shut down your computer and, once it's fully off, press the power button. While it's booting, repeatedly press F2 or Fn + F2. If successful, the BIOS screen will appear; if not, it will boot normally. If it boots normally, shut it down again and try once more.

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How can I access TPM settings in the BIOS? I can't see the TPM option in the Security tab or the advanced settings on my HP Notebook 15.

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Update your BIOS to the latest version from HP's website. If TPM is still missing, check if your device supports TPM or look for "Security Chip" under different names.

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I am in BIOS on an Optiplex 7010 with the jumper removed and no password required. How can I change the values on the right side of the screen?

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Use the arrow keys to navigate and the Enter key to select options. If the values are locked, check for a setting to enable editing or reset the BIOS to defaults.

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How do I enter the BIOS on a Lenovo laptop?

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According to the official Lenovo website, you should immediately and repeatedly press F2 or Fn+F2.

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I clicked advanced options and followed the instructions, but the change UEFI settings option is not there.

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Ensure your system supports UEFI; if not, check for "BIOS settings" instead. If it supports UEFI, update the firmware or check your system documentation.

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How do I reset back to normal Windows?

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There should be an "Exit" option in the BIOS menu. This will shut down your computer. Afterward, press the power button to start it up normally.

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If I press the power button but the laptop doesn't start, how can I set up the BIOS on my laptop?

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First, check the internal battery condition by connecting the system to a power outlet. If charging starts (indicated by a small LED light near the charging connector), have the power button checked by a certified technician.

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When I turn on my HP computer and press the setup key, there is no response.

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You might be pressing the key after the option has timed out, as it is only available for a few seconds. Restart the system and try again.

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How can I enter the BIOS on my Acer laptop if F2 or Del doesn't work?

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Press and hold F2 before turning on the power. You can also try the Del key, F1, or Ctrl + Alt + Esc on older computers. If those don't work, try unplugging everything from the computer except the power cord, monitor, and keyboard, or perform a power drain.

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How can I activate virtualization on my computer?

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Check if virtualization is enabled in the BIOS under "Advanced" or "CPU Configuration." If unavailable, update the BIOS or ensure your CPU supports virtualization.

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Why isn't my BIOS working?

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The BIOS might not be accessible due to incorrect key presses or a firmware issue. Try resetting the CMOS battery or check for a BIOS update from the manufacturer's website.

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When I try to access the BIOS, I get a message that says 'Choose boot device', and then the PC continues to boot as normal. How can I access the BIOS?

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Most motherboards have a shortcut key that opens the boot device menu (where you can select which drive the motherboard looks to boot the computer from). It's possible that you're hitting this key, instead of the BIOS key. Try other common BIOS keys such as Delete, F11 and Escape. Otherwise, you should see a splash screen with the logo of your motherboard's manufacturer as the computer boots, and in the lower corner the keys to launch the BIOS are often listed, so you don't have to guess.

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How to do I exit the BIOS after making my changes? Is there a way I could do this that would cause issues to my system?

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Most BIOS set up panels have two radio buttons somewhere at the bottom of the screen page that reads off - "Save" & "Exit." Any system changes you might make you need to save the file and then click on the exit button. You need to be careful based around the BIOS set-up. Any changes you make will be the new value at the next boot/post. Your computer might not even start or boot up due to those value changes, especially around the selections of the drives.

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How do I get a bios password for my Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14ibr?

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You will have to enter your Lenovo bios password. If you did not create the password or are not the owner of the PC, ask the owner (whoever made the bios password) for the password, as it is the only thing that can access the bios.

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What is the process to upgrade my computer when in the BIOS?

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If you are talking about updating your OS, you either need to use a USB to boot off and then re-install using the most recent OS, or if using Windows you should be able to go into the update section in their interface. Your BIOS wont help you update you your computer.

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What do I do after I have the BIOS number?

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If by BIOS number you mean the button you should press, try pressing it on the PCs boot. this will allow you to enter your BIOS. Otherwise, this knowledge is useless and a BIOS number has no purpose.

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I've already tried the keys F2, F1, F10, F11, Esc and Delete, but I still can't access the BIOS setting. How do I access it?

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You need to make sure the computers is on beforehand. The power needs to be on for the computer to boot. Then you should try pressing those buttons. Or, you could try and access it through the Windows interface.

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