How to Update and Configure BIOS Settings
Posted on: July 7, 2025
📑 Table of Contents
🧠 What is BIOS?
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) or UEFI is firmware stored on your motherboard that helps initialize and manage hardware before the OS loads.
🧭 How to Enter BIOS Setup
Immediately after turning on your PC, press the correct key repeatedly until the BIOS screen appears. Timing is crucial.
🔑 BIOS Boot Key List (By Brand)
| Brand | Boot Key | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS | Del | F2 |
| Gigabyte | Del | F12 |
| MSI | Del | F11 |
| HP | Esc | F10 |
| Dell | F2 | F12 |
| Lenovo | F1 | Enter + Novo button |
| Acer | F2 | Del |
⚙️ Common BIOS Settings
- Boot Order: Set the primary boot device (e.g., USB, SSD)
- Secure Boot: Enable/Disable secure boot for OS compatibility
- Virtualization: Enable VT-x / AMD-V for virtual machines
- XMP: Enable memory profile for faster RAM speed
- Fan Control: Adjust thermal/fan profiles
- TPM/BitLocker: Enable Trusted Platform Module for Windows encryption
⬆️ How to Update BIOS
- Check motherboard model using
msinfo32or system info - Go to your brand’s support page (e.g., ASUS, Gigabyte)
- Download the latest BIOS and unzip it to USB
- Enter BIOS and use the EZ Flash or Q-Flash tool
- Select the file from USB and confirm update
🛡️ Precautions Before BIOS Update
- Ensure laptop is fully charged or PC has stable power
- Don’t interrupt the update — no shutdown or restart
- Backup your BIOS settings if possible
🧪 Try the BIOS Emulator
Not sure what you're doing? Practice first with our safe BIOS emulator below.
🆘 Need Help?
Use our support form or comment below. BIOS can be risky if misused — follow this guide and you'll be safe.
Disclaimer: Proceed with caution. 0todeploy is not responsible for any hardware issues arising from incorrect BIOS use or updates.