The hardware settings of a laptop are stored in the BIOS - basic input / output system - "basic input / output system". Different manufacturers have different key combinations for entering the BIOS area. The most common ones are the F2, Del, Esc buttons or the Ctrl + Alt + Esc combination. In fact, entering the BIOS of a laptop is not difficult at all.
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Instructions
Step 1
If the laptop is on, press the restart button. If off, press the power button. Be prepared to immediately press the function key that launches the graphics mode of the BIOS view. Typically, on many laptops, the key to enter the BIOS is the DEL button, or some may have the full name DELETE written on it.
Step 2
At the bottom of the screen (most often on the left) it is indicated which button is pressed to enter the BIOS. If you did not have time to read the labels, press Ctrl + Alt + Del and watch again. After the start window appears (most often it is the logo or picture of the laptop manufacturer), press the BIOS entry key - for example, F2. You need to press several times so as not to miss the moment.
Step 3
To exit the BIOS, press F10 - if you want to save the changes and input made, or Esc - if you want to discard the changes - and input. Be careful when changing important parameters related to power and voltage of the processor and the frequency of the system bus. Incorrect settings can damage your computer.
Step 4
In modern laptops, the graphical representation of the BIOS mode can be completely different: both the standard blue-gray representation with coarse letters, and poor control, or it can be completely modified for a modern user with a mouse. The interface may simply be changed or a different version of the system installed.
Step 5
However, it is worth noting that some users, when independently working with this system, encountered numerous errors due to ignorance of the principles of operation. If you are not sure that you can configure the BIOS system parameters yourself, contact a specialized center, where they will make all the necessary settings in a few minutes, even conduct some consultation on working with your computer.