BIOS Commands

Last update on October 7, 2009 10:30 AM by jak58
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BIOS Commands







When using BIOS, the mouse option is disabled and you will only be allowed to use your keyboard keys. This article will hence help you to enter the BIOS environment and will give you the set of commands that you can use within it.

How to enter BIOS


To be able to access BIOS, depending on your computer model, you can use the following:
  • ESC key
  • F5 key
  • F8 key
  • DEL key

Alternative to your Mouse

  • UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows
  • Page Up and Page Down keys
  • End key
  • Home key
  • Tab key

To select an option

  • Press the ENTER key

To change values

  • Use the number keys
  • Use the -/+ keys to modify numerical values
  • Use the letter keys to enter the commands
  • DEL/BACKSPACE keys to delete values
  • Y for YES and N for NO to answer questions

To quit BIOS

  • ESC key to quit BIOS.
  • CTRL+ALT+DEL to promptly restart the system.
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