This wikiHow teaches you how to access the BIOS on a Lenovo laptop or desktop computer (PC).
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Method 1 of 4: Using Advanced Options on Windows 10
Step 1. Click the “Start” menu
This menu is usually displayed in the lower left corner of the desktop.
Step 2. Click “Settings”
This option is at the bottom of the menu.
Step 3. Click Update & security
This option is indicated by a curved arrow.
Step 4. Click Recovery
This option is in the left column.
Step 5. Click Restart now
It's under the Advanced startup section of the right pane. The computer will restart to the blue menu (blue menu).
Step 6. Click Troubleshoot on the menu
This option is indicated by a screwdriver and wrench icon.
Step 7. Click on Advanced options
This option is a last resort.
Step 8. Click UEFI Firmware Settings
This option is in the right column.
Step 9. Click Restart
The computer will restart and the BIOS will load.
Method 2 of 4: Using “Shift” Key on Windows 10/8.1/8
Step 1. Exit Windows
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Windows 10:
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Click the menu Start ”
- Click your username. It's in the top-left corner of the menu.
- Click " Sign out ”.
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Windows 8.1/8:
- Press the shortcut Win+X.
- Click " Shut down or sign out " This option is at the bottom of the menu.
- Click " Sign out ”.
Step 2. Hold down Shift. key while clicking the menu
Do not lift your finger from the button when the menu is displayed.
Step 3. Keep holding down the Shift. key and click Restart.
Make sure you keep holding the button while the computer restarts to the blue menu page (blue menu).
Step 4. Click Troubleshoot on the menu
This option is indicated by a screwdriver and wrench icon.
Step 5. Click on Advanced options
This option is a last resort.
Step 6. Click UEFI Firmware Settings
This option is in the right column.
Step 7. Click Restart
The computer will restart and the BIOS will load.
Method 3 of 4: Using Advanced Options on Windows 8.1/8
Step 1. Move the cursor to the top right corner of the home screen and move it downwards
The menu will be displayed afterwards.
Step 2. Click Settings
Step 3. Click Change PC Settings
This option is at the bottom of the menu.
Step 4. Click Update and recovery
It's at the bottom of the left column.
Step 5. Click Recovery
This option is in the left column.
Step 6. Click Restart now
It's under the Advanced startup heading in the right pane. The computer will restart to the blue menu (blue menu).
Step 7. Click Troubleshoot on the menu
This option is indicated by a screwdriver and wrench icon.
Step 8. Click on Advanced options
This option is a last resort.
Step 9. Click UEFI Firmware Settings
This option is in the right column.
Step 10. Click Restart
The computer will restart and the BIOS will load.
Method 4 of 4: Using “Function” Keys When Computer Restarts (All Windows Versions)
Step 1. Restart or restart the computer
As soon as the computer restarts, you will see a black page with the words lenovo in large white text. This page only serves for a few seconds so you need to do the next steps quickly.
If you are using Windows 8/8.1, you will need to restart the computer from Windows in order to access the BIOS. From the Windows desktop, press Win+i, click “ Power, and select " Restart ”.
Step 2. Press F1. key or F2 repeatedly until the BIOS is displayed.
Try to press the button twice per second. The specific key information that needs to be used for your computer model is shown at the bottom of the lenovo page, next to to Setup.
