The BIOS of any computer contains modular programs, performing diagnostics and initialization of equipment at startup.

IN desktop computers You can get into the BIOS by pressing the "Del" key at the beginning of the PC startup. In laptops, manufacturers specify different combinations of BIOS inputs (depending on laptop models and manufacturers in general). As an example, let's try to enter the BIOS on Acer laptop.

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Watching the loading screen

You can see the key combination with which you can enter the BIOS when you boot the laptop (however, this information does not appear on some laptop models). Therefore, when starting Acer, pay attention to bottom part screen.

The message “Press *** to enter Setup” should appear. Instead of "***" there is a designation of a key (or key combination) that is necessary to enter the BIOS.

To enter the BIOS on Acer laptops, the “F2” or “F1” keys or the “Ctrl+Alt+Esc” key combination are most often used.

Reading the manual

You can find out how to enter the BIOS from the manual motherboard. There must be indicated the hot keys on the laptop that must be pressed.

If you don't have a manual, you can search for one on the Internet by entering the exact name of your motherboard.

Windows 8 and BIOS

General problems with getting into the BIOS arose when switching to Windows 8. The fact is that the system boots very quickly and there is actually not enough time to press a key in order to enter the BIOS.

Was offered alternative method entering Setup: in the settings there is a special item “General options” and in it the “Advanced Setup” tab. If you have boot problems on your Acer laptop, this menu appears automatically. If everything is fine with the download, but you want to go to the start menu, then you need to go through additional options in setting.

UEFI

Today, devices with an alternative system to BIOS - UEFI - have appeared on the market. UEFI interface on this moment no different from the usual BIOS.

On devices without UEFI support, the hotkeys on the laptop are preserved. And on devices with UEFI, you can enter the settings in an alternative way.

Very rarely, but users have to enter the BIOS, for example, to change the order of boot devices when reinstalling the operating system, to disable unused components and perform deep self-tests, or when overclocking the computer.

For the previous generation of Acer computers and laptops, after turning on the power, the subsystem self-test process (power-on self-test) starts. You can enter the BIOS only at this stage. While the motherboard manufacturer's Splash Screen or self-test results are displayed on the monitor screen text form, press the key a couple of times "Delete". A hint about which key or combination of keys to press is present on the start screen. As a rule, for Acer computers this is Delete, and for laptops from this manufacturer - F2. If you cannot enter the BIOS by pressing the indicated keys, read the instructions for the motherboard or laptop. It is possible that Acer chose a different combination for this model, or the device is equipped with a new software interface. In any case, attempts to enter the BIOS should be made after the indicators on the keyboard blink or light up, but before the operating system starts loading.

Instead of the Basic input/output system, new models of laptops and PCs can use the successor to the BIOS - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). This interface differs significantly from its predecessor, including the loading time, which is no more than a few hundred milliseconds. In such conditions, it is very difficult to “catch” the moment to press the desired key. Fortunately, in the operating room Windows system 8 provides an alternative UEFI login mechanism. Press the key combination "Windows" + "C" and call the side menu. Then successively press "Options" And "Change computer settings". Depending on the installed version Windows, click next "Update and Recovery" or "Are common" and in the Special download options button "Reboot Now". The computer restarts in a special way, causing the Select an option or Select an action screen to appear. Click here "Diagnostics".

In the Diagnostics menu that appears on the screen, select the item "Extra options".

If the item UEFI Firmware Settings is present in the next menu, it means that the computer is equipped with a new interface and can be rebooted with automatic entry into its graphical shell. To do this, click on the appropriate button. We agree with the proposal to restart the computer and after a short wait we find ourselves in the UEFI graphical menu.

No matter how ideally our laptop works, over time it begins to slow down. This is due to the clutter of various types of programs, games and applications. Therefore, many decide to take rather desperate measures - reinstalling the operating system. On the other hand, some simply do not have enough hardware power in applications or games. In this regard, we decided to tell you about how to enter the BIOS on Acer laptops. Thanks to our instructions, you will not encounter any difficulties in the process.

Key combination as a way to get into the BIOS

It doesn’t matter if you want to reinstall the OS, are going to overclock the processor or increase the frequency at which it runs RAM– we will definitely help you enter the BIOS, where all this can be done. So, you must do the following:

As you can see, the process is really extremely simple. However, there are some nuances here too. For example, different models may use different keys. Moreover, key combinations can also be used. Thus, on older devices you can get into the BIOS by simultaneously pressing CTRL+Alt+Esc, on others - F1.

What to do if none of the options are suitable?

Have you tried every method of entering the BIOS suggested above, but none of them worked? Then we advise you to pay attention to what is written below when starting the laptop. As a rule, developers indicate there:

A way to get into the BIOS;

Button to start system recovery (aka Recovery);

Key for fault diagnosis;

Laptop configuration.

You need to pay attention to the item called “Setup” or “Setup BIOS”. If the options above do not work, your laptop may use one of the following keys to access the BIOS: Esc, Tab, F8, F10 or F12.

We still do not recommend that you do this if you are not sure that you understand its structure, the BIOS on acer laptops. The fact is that an inexperienced user can mess up the settings and then it will be problematic to restore them on their own. If you only want to reinstall the system, then it is better to use the regular Boot Menu.

Over time, many users wonder how to enter the BIOS on a laptop. Most often, this situation occurs when it is necessary to perform a system restore or reinstalling Windows. Below we will take a closer look at how to enter the BIOS for different laptop models.

First of all, a few words about what a BIOS is. BIOS (basic input/output system) – special program, which performs several important functions:

1. Ensures normal computer startup for subsequent loading of the operating system;

2. Conducts testing of computer components;

3. Allows you to configure system parameters and individual devices;

4. Stores the PC hardware configuration.

How to enter BIOS

The principle is quite simple: you turn on the laptop or, almost at the very beginning of the PC boot, press a certain key to enter the BIOS, after which the entry will be successful. It is best to press the key not once, but several times in a row.

At the same time, if it starts to load operating system, i.e. The Windows logo will appear on the screen, then all steps must be carried out again.

What keys are responsible for entering the BIOS?

Once you have figured out the principle of entering the BIOS, you need to understand which button on your laptop is responsible for entering this program.

F2 key. Most often used on Asus laptops, Acer, Sony, Samsung, Lenovo, Dell and Fujitsu-Siemens;

Esc key. Often used in Toshiba laptops. Also for these laptop models the F2 key can work.

F10 key. Typically used in Hewlett Packard laptops. This key can also be used in some Dell laptop models.

F1 key. Sometimes IBM too.

In rare cases, key combinations may be responsible for entering the BIOS: Ctrl+Alt+S, Fn+F1, Ctrl+Alt+Esc, Ctrl+Alt+Enter, Ctrl+Alt+Del, Ctrl+Ins and Ctrl+Alt+Ins .

If you still cannot figure out which key is responsible for entering the BIOS, reboot your computer and in the first seconds after it starts, pay attention to the bottom of the screen. There may be a message there that tells you which key to press. For example: "Press Del to run Setup" . In this case, it means that you need to press the Del key to go to the BIOS.