{"id":4983,"date":"2023-03-15T20:53:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T15:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/?p=4983"},"modified":"2023-03-15T20:57:17","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T15:27:17","slug":"pc-wont-boot-to-bios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/","title":{"rendered":"[Fixed] PC Won't Boot to BIOS - 8 Quick and Easy Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you can't enter BIOS settings, you may have the Fast Startup feature running in the background. Go to the Control Panel, then head to the 'Change What the Power Key Does' menu to turn it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Fast Startup can be a useful way to save time, it doesn't allow users to boot order BIOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the problem can also be due to your CMOS memory being corrupted. A friend asked me about this once. He couldn't boot to BIOS because his CMOS was corrupted. I told him that he could only fix this by resetting his CMOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I have not only discussed how I fixed this but all the other solutions that you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6615cbd3eea7e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Solution_1_Disable_Fast_Startup_Settings\" title=\"Solution 1: Disable Fast Startup Settings\">Solution 1: Disable Fast Startup Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Solution_2_Update_Operating_System\" title=\"Solution 2: Update Operating System\">Solution 2: Update Operating System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Solution_3_Update_Drivers\" title=\"Solution 3: Update Drivers\">Solution 3: Update Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Solution_4_Remove_External_Peripherals\" title=\"Solution 4: Remove External Peripherals\">Solution 4: Remove External Peripherals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Solution_5_Reset_CMOSBIOS_Battery\" title=\"Solution 5: Reset CMOS\/BIOS Battery\">Solution 5: Reset CMOS\/BIOS Battery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Solution_6_Check_Your_RAM_Stick\" title=\"Solution 6: Check Your RAM Stick\">Solution 6: Check Your RAM Stick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Solution_7_Clean_Your_CPU_Fans\" title=\"Solution 7: Clean Your CPU Fans\">Solution 7: Clean Your CPU Fans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Solution_8_Flash_BIOS_Default_Settings\" title=\"Solution 8: Flash BIOS Default Settings\">Solution 8: Flash BIOS Default Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#What_Do_You_Do_if_the_Above_Didnt_Work\" title=\"What Do You Do if the Above Didn&#039;t Work?\">What Do You Do if the Above Didn't Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#How_Do_I_Reset_My_BIOS_If_My_Computer_Wont_Boot\" title=\"How Do I Reset My BIOS If My Computer Won&#039;t Boot?\">How Do I Reset My BIOS If My Computer Won't Boot?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/pc-wont-boot-to-bios\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Do_If_Your_PC_Wont_Boot_to_BIOS\"><\/span>What Do You Do If Your PC Won't Boot to BIOS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to fix the system BIOS error problem, and they include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PC-User-Working-on-Multiple-Screens.jpg\" alt=\"PC User Working on Multiple Screens\" class=\"wp-image-4992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PC-User-Working-on-Multiple-Screens.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/PC-User-Working-on-Multiple-Screens-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_1_Disable_Fast_Startup_Settings\"><\/span>Solution 1: Disable Fast Startup Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast Startup is a Windows 10 and 11 feature that reduces the time it takes to load your operating system. I like using it; however, it's known to prevent BIOS from loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll have to disable it if you want to boot the order BIOS screen. It only takes a few easy steps to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press the Windows + S Key at the same time on your keyboard to open the Windows search bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type Control Panel into the search box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit the Enter key<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the View by button and choose the Category option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the Hardware and Sound button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Change What the Power off button does option (under the Power Off options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Change Settings That Are Currently Unavailable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncheck the Turn on Fast Startup box under the Shutdown settings bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Save Changes to disable the startup feature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now see if you can access BIOS once your computer boots up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_2_Update_Operating_System\"><\/span>Solution 2: Update Operating System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not be able to boot to BIOS because you're using an outdated operating system. Fixing this is easy. All you have to do is download the latest OS version. Just keep in mind that you need a stable internet connection first, or else the download will take forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's how you update Windows and fix the PC system BIOS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the Start menu, and select the Settings button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Update &amp; Security option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on the Windows update button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the Check for Updates option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the latest version of Windows to download<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To enable automatic updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the Start button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Run, and then type wscui.cpl into the dialog box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Ok &gt; Automatic Updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Automatic option from the list - the others include Download Updates For Me, But Let Me Choose When To Install Them, and Notify Me But Don't Automatically Download or Install Them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_3_Update_Drivers\"><\/span>Solution 3: Update Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, ensure that you regularly need to update your device drivers. They can cause some serious BIOS error messages unless they're running the latest firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 different ways to update your drivers. You can either do it the manual way through the Device Manager or through a third-party tool, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avast.com\/driver-updater#pc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Avast Updater<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's method 1 to fix your BIOS drivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Search for Device Manager on your PC taskbar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the Device Manager option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the Category button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click the specific device driver you want to update<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the Search Automatically For Updated Drivers option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Update Driver choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's method 2 to help you access BIOS again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Download the Avast tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run it afterward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Scan Drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the Download button near any driver with pending upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turned-On-Desktop-Computer-Setup.jpg\" alt=\"Turned On Desktop Computer Setup\" class=\"wp-image-4993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turned-On-Desktop-Computer-Setup.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Turned-On-Desktop-Computer-Setup-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_4_Remove_External_Peripherals\"><\/span>Solution 4: Remove External Peripherals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not be able to access BIOS because of the peripherals that you've connected. For whatever reason, there might be a hardware conflict causing them to act up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Power off your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disconnect all of your peripherals, which includes your USB drive\/external storage, mouse, monitor, and printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect these USB devices back into your computer one at a time - start with the monitor first for obvious reasons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat steps 1-2 again until your computer fails to boot into BIOS. You'll be able to identify which peripheral is causing you problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace the peripheral with a new one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_5_Reset_CMOSBIOS_Battery\"><\/span>Solution 5: Reset CMOS\/BIOS Battery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your CMOS\/BIOS chip is important, as this is the memory that stores your BIOS software. No surprise, your BIOS won't load properly if something has gone wrong with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this, you'll have to reset the chip. You can do this by removing your computer's BIOS battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's what you do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn your computer off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug the PC cable from the primary power source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to remove all the cords and external peripherals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open your CPU-protective casing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the BIOS battery on your motherboard. You'll have to check your motherboard manual or motherboard manufacturer page to find it, as the location differs depending on your PC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the BIOS battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for about half an hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconnect the BIOS battery back to your motherboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replug all of your computer cables and peripherals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replug your computer's power cable back into the primary power source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the Power off button to turn your PC back on, then try and get into the BIOS menu again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you're going to reset your BIOS, keep in mind that it's perfectly safe. You might have been a bit apprehensive about this fix when I first mentioned it, thinking you would lose your data. However, this is <a href=\"https:\/\/istouchidhackedyet.com\/does-resetting-bios-erase-data\/#r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">not the case<\/a>. Your PC's BIOS settings would just revert back to their default state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Reset Bios (CMOS)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fGpf_hfOKgI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_6_Check_Your_RAM_Stick\"><\/span>Solution 6: Check Your RAM Stick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason your computer system may be refusing to boot BIOS could be that it cannot access your device's memory. You probably have faulty RAM sticks, or they might just not be seated properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's how Windows users can go ahead and fix a RAM stick:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn your computer off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove all the power supply cables connected to your CPU, then hold the Power button down for 15 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open up your PC's CPU casing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look in your manual guide on where the RAM sticks are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you find it, pull on its edges to pop it out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an eraser and clean the card. Use a compressed air can clear any dust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a Q-tip to clean the gold plated section of the RAM module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the slots using your compressed air can<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pop the RAM card back in - make sure that it's properly seated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC now and then check whether you can enter and use the BIOS functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to properly remove and place back the Ram sticks?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UKR5xRsOhNg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_7_Clean_Your_CPU_Fans\"><\/span>Solution 7: Clean Your CPU Fans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your computer can act up and cause all kinds of problems if it overheats. This may be what you're facing, as your CPU fans could either be broken or covered with dust. If this is the case, they won't be able to rotate properly and cool your PC down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's how you fix this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use your PC manual to find your CPU fan location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a screwdriver to undo the side screws of the fan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently detach it from its position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a compressed air can<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blow at the fan fins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find your heat sink (via your manual guide), and blow compressed air at it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a microfiber cloth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dampen it with some rubbing alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give the propellers a good clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screw your fan back into place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Clean a CPU Fan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AuxFVAP0OHE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solution_8_Flash_BIOS_Default_Settings\"><\/span>Solution 8: Flash BIOS Default Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the issue could be due to your BIOS firmware not matching your BIOS chip. They might not be compatible if you happened to update the firmware recently. You should be able to fix this by flashing your BIOS firmware back to the older version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps to follow differ depending on your PC model. So, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/how-to-downgrade-bios-on-windows-computer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">this guide<\/a> to find out what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Do_if_the_Above_Didnt_Work\"><\/span>What Do You Do if the Above Didn't Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be able to work around the issue and get BIOS to load by using your UEFI firmware settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here's what you do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press the Windows and I button at the same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait for the Windows System Settings menu to appear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type settings into the Windows search panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit the enter button to confirm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the System tab on the right side of the menu panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Recovery tab from the left side System menu panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the Advanced Startup button (should be under Recovery Options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the Restart Now button<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait a few seconds until your system boots - it should open the Advanced Startup menu automatically now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Troubleshoot from the Advanced Startup menu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Advanced Options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select UEFI Firmware Settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be able to enter the Basic Input Output System menu (BIOS screen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Answered below are some popular questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Reset_My_BIOS_If_My_Computer_Wont_Boot\"><\/span>How Do I Reset My BIOS If My Computer Won't Boot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is remove your CMOS battery. Once you remove it, whether it's for around half an hour, reattach it. Your bootstrap loader should reset in the process, which should hopefully get your computer hardware to boot up again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, resetting your BIOS is perfectly safe. Don't worry about losing any important data - a BIOS reset is different from resetting Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Female-Software-Engineer-Coding-on-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Female Software Engineer Coding on Computer\" class=\"wp-image-4991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Female-Software-Engineer-Coding-on-Computer.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Female-Software-Engineer-Coding-on-Computer-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cpuforever.com\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many reasons why you may not be able to boot order into BIOS. Usually, the issue could be due to having the Fast Startup option enabled. It overrides BIOS and causes an error message when you try to load it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the BIOS loads problem could be due to your computer system being outdated, your BIOS battery being corrupt, or having loose RAM sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can't enter the BIOS boot process with any of my fixes, you can work around whatever is causing the problem, and use UEFI to force BIOS to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, you found everything discussed useful and are able to fix any BIOS boot problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you can't enter BIOS settings, you may have the Fast Startup feature running in the background. Go to the Control Panel, then head to the 'Change What the Power Key Does' menu to turn it off. 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