If your BIOS is corrupted, you can reset it to fix the problem. This is an important step in troubleshooting your PC. ..

What

is BIOS?

BIOS is a software program that helps users control their computers at the hardware level. It makes it possible to troubleshoot the computer and to optimize performance.

The BIOS setup is a great place to make changes to the boot order or to configure device settings. It also provides a list of installed hardware like your hard drive, CPU, and RAM.

If you are using a Windows-based computer, the BIOS may be called “UEFI.” To access it, restart your computer and hold down the Shift key while clicking on the “Restart” button. ..

What

is UEFI?

Newer computers have replaced BIOS with UEFI or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface. UEFI is faster and has improved security features compared to BIOS. Both terms, however, are often used interchangeably by most users. ..

Laptop

BIOS vs Desktop BIOS: Is there a difference?

If you’re having trouble accessing your BIOS on your laptop or desktop, it may be because you’re not using the same password for both devices. To fix this, you’ll need to change the password on both devices. This can be done by going to your device’s settings and selecting the Security tab. Then, under the Password section, select a new password and enter it into the Authentication field. You’re now good to go!

All modern motherboards have built-in BIOS, so you don’t need to worry about running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.

Accessing

BIOS

To access your BIOS, you need to reboot your PC.

To enter your computer’s BIOS, hit the key that says “F2” on most machines. If you’re using a laptop, hit the key that says “DEL” or “F8.” Once you’ve hit the key, keep hitting it until your computer loads your BIOS settings. ..

Windows 10 users can also access BIOS using the Shift + Restart method. Go to Start > Power. While holding the Shift key, press Restart. This will bring up a blue window with several troubleshooting options.

From here, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings. Hit the Restart button to continue. ..

The computer will reboot but enter the BIOS at the end instead of bringing you to the login screen.

If you can’t enter the BIOS because you have a password, it’s possible that your computer is not compatible with BIOS. To reset your BIOS password, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Start menu and type “cmd” into the search bar.
  2. Type “reset” into the command prompt and hit enter.
  3. The computer will restart and ask for your BIOS password. If you don’t remember your BIOS password, you can create a new one by following these steps:
  4. Open the Start menu and type “cmd” into the search bar.
  5. Type " bioscfg “.
  6. Click on the “New Password” button and enter your current BIOS password into the text field below.
  7. Click on the “Save Changes” button to save your changes and close the bioscfg window.

If you’re having trouble getting into your BIOS, try hitting the F9 or F5 keys to bring up the Load Default Options prompt. If you click Yes, your BIOS will restore the default settings. This key may be different depending on your BIOS, but it’ll usually be listed at the bottom of the screen. ..

You can reset your BIOS in the Security tab on your motherboard. This will vary depending on the motherboard, but there will likely be a reset option. ..

Don’t forget to Save and Exit when you’re finished. Finally, if it’s not under the Security tab, or if you simply don’t have one, the last option is to click on the Exit link.

Exit the app and see a few different options: discard and restart, save settings and restart, load defaults.

In my case, I selected Load Optimized Defaults to have my computer automatically reset its BIOS to default and reboot.