How to Enter BIOS on Windows 11

BIOS houses the most details regarding your hardware setup & more.

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Vladimir Popescu

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2 min. read

Updated on November 27, 2025

Key notes

Entering BIOS on Windows 7, 10, or 11 PCs is a must if you want to change the boot settings.
BIOS is an acronym for Basic Input/Output System, and it’s a software tool installed in a ROM chip on your motherboard.
This article explains how you can access BIOS on devices from several brands, including HP, Dell, Asus, and Acer.

How to enter BIOS on a Windows 7,10,11 PC [Easy guide]

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Want to access BIOS on Windows 11? Whether you’re troubleshooting hardware, enabling virtualization, or changing the boot order, entering BIOS (or UEFI) is the first step.

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For a more visual guide, we’ve inserted a video at the end of this article

✅ Step 1 – Use the Settings Menu
✅ Step 2 – Use a Special Key at Boot
✅ Step 3 – Command Prompt Method (Advanced)
🧠 Quick Tip
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✅ Step 1 – Use the Settings Menu

Press Win + I to open Settings.
Go to System > Recovery.
Under Advanced startup, click Restart now.
After reboot, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings.
Click Restart to enter BIOS.

✅ Step 2 – Use a Special Key at Boot

Shut down your PC.
Turn it on and immediately press the BIOS key repeatedly.
- Common keys: F2, F10, F12, Esc, Del
- Depends on brand:
  - HP – Esc or F10
  - Dell – F2
  - ASUS – Del or F2
  - Acer – F2 or Del

You can learn the exact key for your device by checking this detailed guide on how to get the BIOS key, which helps you identify the correct shortcut for your PC.

✅ Step 3 – Command Prompt Method (Advanced)

Press Win + S, search for Command Prompt, and run as administrator.
Type: shellCopyEditshutdown /r /fw
Hit Enter, and your PC will reboot into BIOS.

🧠 Quick Tip

If you’re using a modern PC, you’re likely accessing UEFI, not the old BIOS. The steps are nearly identical.

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Vladimir Popescu

Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related. With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information. When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.