How to Automatically Restart Windows 10 or 11 into BIOS

Summary: Rebooting your computer automatically into the BIOS setup from Windows 10 / 11, without having to press the "F2" key, during startup.

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Instructions

It can be difficult or even not possible to get into the BIOS setup by pressing "F2" key during computer startup, at the Dell start screen.

Note: Ensure that you save any open files before proceeding, as the following steps restart the computer.
  1. Open "Command Prompt" as administrator.
  2. Type: shutdown /r /fw and press Enter.
  3. The computer will automatically restart into BIOS after one minute.

More information can be found from Microsoft External Link.

Article Properties
Article Number: 000204669
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2025
Version:  3
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