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How to Access the UEFI and BIOS Firmware Setup Screens with Microsoft Windows 10 and 11

Summary: The following article provides information about accessing the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) or BIOS with Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 on a Dell computer.

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Instructions

The Windows 11, and Windows 10 operating systems can boot into the UEFI BIOS firmware setup on supported Dell computers. Use the integrated advanced startup options.

NOTE: Some Dell computers may not support this feature because the UEFI and Serial ATA (SATA) settings cannot be changed in the BIOS.
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  1. Turn on the computer.
  2. At the Dell logo, tap the F2 key several times.

The images in this article are displayed in English for illustration purposes only.

  1. Click Start and then select Settings.
  2. Click Update & Security.

    Windows Settings

  3. On the left side, click Recovery.
  4. Under Advanced start-up, click Restart Now.

    Windows 10 Recovery

  5. Click Troubleshoot.

    Windows 10 Troubleshoot

  6. Click Advanced options.

    Windows 10 Advance Startup

  7. Select UEFI Firmware Settings.

    Windows 10 EFI Settings

  8. Click Restart to restart the computer and enter UEFI. (BIOS)
Note: You cannot go further than the Windows sign in screen if your operating system has become corrupted. However, there is still an opportunity to enter the Advanced Options from the sign-in screen.

  1. Boot to the sign-in screen.

  2. Click the Power button on the sign-in screen.

  3. Press and hold down the Shift key and click Restart.

  4. Select UEFI Firmware Settings.

Affected Products

Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, Projectors & Accessories , G Series, Alienware, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250 ...
Article Properties
Article Number: 000126121
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 13 May 2025
Version:  16
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