Different computer systems have unique methods of accessing BIOS Setup .The BIOS or Basic Input Output System is a hardware component on the motherboard of acomputer system that holds vital information regarding the system startup. Settings and configuration of BIOS can be viewed and changed using the BIOS setup utility that can be accessed as soon as the system starts. A combination of keys has to be pressed to go to the BIOS setup menu . This key combination varies from one manufacturer to another to access the BIOS setup but it is limited generally to the function keys alone.
Depending on your computer model,the way you access your BIOS set up menu will differ. Here is a list of the most common models used and the access key used for this process. ACER
You can use the DEL or F2 key afterswitching on your system.
When using an Acer Altos 600 server, the BIOS set up can be accessed by pressing the CTRL+ALT+ESC keys.
Previous versions of Compaq will make use of the F1, F2, F10 or DEL keys to grant access to your BIOS set up menu.
Previous versions of DELL might require you to press CTRL+ALT+ENTER to access the BIOS set up menu.
The DELL laptops use the Fn+ESC orFn+F1 keys to access the BIOS set up.
When switching on your computer,press the F1 key until the BIOS screen shows up.
Previous versions of Gateway will make use of the F2 key to display the BIOS set up screen. HEWLETT-PACKARD
For those using an HP Tablet PC, you can press the F10 or F12 keys.
You can also access the BIOS set upmenu by pressing the F2 or ESC keys.
Previous IBM models will require the use of the F2 key to access the BIOS set up utility.
Packard Bell users, you can access the BIOS set up by pressing the F1, F2 or DEL keys SHARP
For the Sharp model, when your computer is loading, press the F2 key
For previous Sharp models, you will need to use a Setup Diagnostics Disk.
