Symptoms
Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 8 operating systems allow users to easily boot into UEFI BIOS on supported Dell computers using the integrated advanced startup options.
NOTE: Some Dell computers may not support this feature because the UEFI and SATA settings cannot be changed in the BIOS.
Cause
No cause information is available.
Resolution
How to access the UEFI or BIOS without booting into Microsoft Windows
- Turn on the computer.
- At the Dell logo, tap the F2 key several times.
How to boot into UEFI or BIOS from Windows 11 or Windows 10
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- Click Start and then select Settings.
- Click Update and Security.

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

- Click Troubleshoot.

- Click Advanced options.

- Select UEFI Firmware Settings.

- Click Restart to restart the computer and enter UEFI (BIOS).
How to boot into UEFI or BIOS from Windows 8.1 or Windows 8
NOTE: The instructions in this section applies to Dell computers with Windows 8.1 or Windows 8. Dell computers upgraded to Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 after purchase may not have some of the following settings. For example, upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8 or 8.1. If the computer does not support UEFI, learn
how to boot into UEFI or BIOS without booting into Microsoft Windows.
- Go to PC Settings, press the Windows + I key.
- On the left side, select General.
- Under the Advanced startup section, click Restart now.

- The computer will reboot into the advanced startup menu.
- Click Troubleshoot.

- Click Advanced options.

- Select UEFI Firmware Settings.

- Click Restart to restart the computer and enter UEFI (BIOS).
How to boot into UEFI or BIOS from Windows 7
- Turn on the computer.
- At the Dell logo, tap the F2 key several times.
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