Computer with very useful tools with many functions that can be used in the best way if you have the knowledge to do so. One of the key things you need to learn to get the better from your PC is knowing how to enter the bios, since from there you can increase or optimize the speed of your CPU. So, if you don't know how to enter it, just follow the guide we will show you below.
What is the BIOS?
Before entering the subject it is important to know what the BIOS is and what it is for The system BIOS is a fundamental piece for any computer because it guarantees its correct functioning. While many people don't care, if a computer doesn't have that chip it won't do you any good.
Binary Input Output System stands for BIOS, this software is located on a chip installed on the motherboard of the PC and does its job by simply starting the computer.
If you want to know how to access the BIOS from Windows 10 setup, stay and read this article where we will show you how to do it.
How to enter BIOS or UEFI from Windows 10 settings?
Typically, to access the BIOS settings you need to press a specific key when starting the computer, of course everything will depend on the manufacturer. But it is not the only way to access it, you can do it from Windows even if this method is not as well known.
This is a process that very few use, you just have to enter the advanced system boot and being there you have to locate an option that will take you all'UEFI o al BIOS.
Although it may seem like a one method bit complex and boring, it's actually very useful if your computer doesn't specify which key to use in order to get into the BIOS without restarting your computer and pressing random keys until you get the correct one. it will waste your time.
BIOS and UEFI have their differences even though they mean the same thing. The BIOS is the boot system used in computers since the 80s, while UEFI is another newer boot system that replaced the BIOS a few years ago.
The most normal thing is that your PC has UEFI as its boot system because it is the most modern, although if your PC is over 10 years old, there is still a possibility that it has a old BIOS as a boot system. Note that it is also possible to disable the UEFI of the Bios of your Windows PC
Method to follow to enter UEFI BIOS from Windows 10
- The first step you need to follow is to access the Windows 10 Settings. To do this you need to go to the gear icon that you can locate in the start menu.
- After logging in to Windows settings, you need to click on the Update & Security option, as this is where you will have access to advanced startup.
- When you are inside Update and security you have to click on the Recovery section (1) which you can see in the left column and, once entered, you have to click on the Restart button and then on the Advanced Startup option (2) and automatically the PC will will reboot to enter Windows Advanced Startup.
- After your PC restarts, you will enter in Windows Advanced Startup, so you can navigate through the options with the cursor. In the main menu, where it says Choose an option, you need to click on the Troubleshoot section. This is because UNEFI is hidden in the options, not because you have a problem.
- When you access the troubleshooter, you will see that you can reset your computer in several ways. But since that's not what you're going to do, you have to click on the Advanced Options section to access various options.
- And that's it, you will have already entered the advanced options of the advanced start, now you just have to click on the option UEFI firmware settings. This way, your PC will reboot and you will automatically be in your computer's UEFI.
- After making the necessary configurations in the UEFI, you can restart your PC and Windows 10 will restart with complete normalcy.
And in case you don't have a Windows PC, you'll be happy to know that you can easily access or enter a MacBook's BIOS.
