Asus laptop bios entry. How to open BIOS on a laptop
How to enter BIOS on an ASUS laptop
Many ASUS laptop users do not know how to enter BIOS. You can easily and simply set up your own computer with our help. And if you need qualified help from specialists, then contact the ASUS laptop diagnostic and repair service center.
In order to enter the BIOS on an ASUS k56c, x553m, x540s, x550c laptop on Windows 7, 8.10, you can use the keys or the system.
It is worth noting that it all depends on the brand of the device. The general rule is this: wait for the device to boot and click "Delete". But ASUS laptops have their own secrets.
How to enter BIOS on Asus laptop Windows 7
Most often, you can see the key combination for entering the BIOS on the screen of your device. Most likely, the system refers to the F2 key - you need to press and hold it until Windows boots.
If it is not there for any reason, then you can experiment. Hold down "Delete" and the "F2" button at the same time, if this does not help, try the combination of "Ctrl" and "F2". Some of the ASUS laptops go into BIOS thanks to these keys. If your device is ASUS X552W, then you should hold down the "Shift" and "f2" keys at the same time in order to enter the BIOS.
You can also use the keyboard shortcuts "Ctrl+Alt+Del" or "Ctrl+Alt+Ins", "Ctrl+Alt+Enter" or "Fn+F1", "Ctrl+Ins". These combinations are not required very often, in most cases the above are enough. In order to call the boot menu, you need to use the following keys: F11, F12, F8, Esc. In the event that it does not come out to run, then it can be disabled directly in the BIOS. To activate it, you need to go into BIOS, select the "Boot Menu" option, and "Enable".
How to enter BIOS on Asus laptop Windows 8
It is necessary to configure the subsequent inclusion in the BIOS system by changing the computer settings. To do this, go to the general settings menu item in the special boot options. Here you need to indicate in the reboot request that you need device diagnostics. Next, in the "Diagnostics" item in the advanced parameters, find the UEFI Firmware Settings.
How to enter BIOS on Asus laptop Windows 10
The procedure is very simple, you need to set the BIOS entry command before Windows boots. While your laptop is running, hold down the shift key. A window will appear on your screen where you need to select the reboot item.
We hope that we were able to help you, and now you feel much more confident using your laptop. The BIOS menu will help you set up your device and will be a good helper.
Hello everyone, dear friends! Just the other day I bought a brand new ASUS laptop, in which I had to immediately update the BIOS. Therefore, in this article I would like to tell you how to update the BIOS on your laptop and why this procedure is performed on a new laptop.
So, sooner or later, the hour comes when we can no longer tolerate glitches and brakes in the operation of the operating system. Some users prefer to take their laptop to a service center to have the professionals reinstall the system. Other users choose a more difficult path - an independent reinstallation of Windows. This article is dedicated to the second category of users. We will figure out how to update the BIOS on Asus laptops. The procedure takes 10-15 minutes, not counting the installation of the operating system itself. It is rare for laptop owners to decide on their own to update the BIOS, usually there is a reason - an error that does not allow you to install a new version of the operating system. Most often this is an error 0x000000A5. If you are well versed in computers, but have not encountered a BIOS update, then immediately proceed to the corresponding section of the article.
Today's article will address the following questions:
- For which laptops is the instruction suitable?
When is a BIOS update required?
How is the BIOS update process going?
- What if the BIOS is new, but Windows 7 is not installed?
- What should I pay attention to before installation?
Reference! The abbreviation BIOS stands for Basic input-output system, which translates into Russian as Basic input-output system. The BIOS is a collection of firmware that helps optimize the performance of computer components, and also loads and installs the operating system. Here you can read the necessary information about the BIOS itself.
The base system can even be seen on the motherboard. Look at the photo, the tip of the screwdriver points to the BIOS chip.
For which Asus laptops is it advisable to update the BIOS?
The answer is simple - for those on which there is an outdated BIOS. Usually these are ASUS X551 and X553 series laptops. This also applies to older models. In any case, the computer will inform you on its own that you will not be able to install a new version of the operating system on this BIOS. And he will do this with the help of error 0x000000A5. We need to install a new BIOS version that will support ACPI, after which the error will disappear, and you can safely install the desired version of the Windows operating system.
I will give an example of updating the BIOS on an ASUS X553 MA laptop. The update procedure follows the same pattern, so owners of other Asus models can also use my instructions. If you have a laptop from another manufacturer, then all the difference will be in the source of downloading the firmware for the BIOS. I will download it from the official Asus website, but you will need to go to the page of your laptop manufacturer.
And what are the general reasons for updating the BIOS?
First of all, you need to check if your BIOS has an "OS Selection" option in the "Advanced" section. If not, then you need an update. In other cases, just set the position “Windows 7” in this parameter, this will complete the instruction for you.
The two main reasons for installing an updated version of the base system are listed below:
- Error. The appearance of the code 0x000000A5, which is accompanied by a blue screen of death. Most users switch to the updated version precisely because of this error. In some cases, owners of laptops with built-in Windows 8 or 10 cannot install an older version of the operating system, in this case, updating the base system also helps.
- Working with utilities. Some utilities are not loaded from the operating system, but from the BIOS, as is the case with the installation of the operating system. For example, you can take the Acronis program, with which you can make adjustments to the hard drive, change the number and size of disk partitions. There are a lot of such applications, and new versions require that the BIOS on your computer supports the ACPI boot format.
This is what the screen of death looks like with error 0x000000A5, as a rule, it is she who reports an outdated BIOS version.
The laptop has an updated BIOS, but the error still pops up when installing Windows 7. What to do and how to be?
How to update bios on asus laptop
In this case, the cause of the error is incorrect settings for the "seven" in the BIOS itself. This is especially true for owners of laptops with more modern systems. You can fix the situation as follows (try to install Windows 7 after each step):
Let's start with the simplest - reset the BIOS to default settings. To do this, we need to get to the "Exit" section and select the item called "Load Default Settings", as shown in the photo below:
Nothing has changed? Then try in the same section to change the position to "OS Optimized Defaults" from "Win8 64bit" to "Win7 OS". The image below shows the process of changing parameters.
If you are trying to install the operating system from a USB flash drive, then you should check the parameter called "USB mode" in the "Configuration" section. Try changing the position from "USB 2.0" to "USB 3.0".
IMPORTANT! If the reason was in the third step, and you successfully installed the seventh version of Windows, then after the installation is completed, go back to the BIOS and return the "USB Mode" parameter. Otherwise, the USB 3.0 drivers will be lost, as a result, all USB devices will work at a reduced speed.
Update the BIOS on an Asus laptop - step by step instructions
So, you went into the BIOS, opened the "" section to configure the boot and did not find the "OS Selection" parameter there. In this case, we need to update the BIOS. The required parameter looks like this:
To install the latest BIOS version, you need to go to the official Asus website https://www.asus.com/ru / At the top of the screen you will see the products tab, select “Laptops” there and indicate your model in a special field.
We are interested in the X series, since the 553 MA model belongs to it. You can always find out the series on the laptop itself or on the box. We have a window dedicated to our model - select the "Support" section, and then click on the "Drivers and Utilities" button.
First, select the type of operating system, here you should put your option. After that, a list of categories with drivers will appear. Everything is simple here - click on the BIOS category, after which a tab with the latest updates opens. We select the latest, in my case it is version 214. If you read the article later, you will have more recent drivers. In general, you need to choose the highest version.
It is best to install Windows from a USB flash drive, so it is best to transfer the BIOS firmware files to a USB drive. Unzip the archive and drop the contents into the root folder of the flash drive. We also need the Start Easy Flash utility, which is located in the BIOS. Perhaps you already have it. Otherwise, the utility will need to be downloaded, you will find it on the official website.
We insert the flash drive with the BIOS firmware into the laptop and run it. In the first seconds of loading, press the "F2" key on the keyboard to get into the BIOS. Here we are interested in the “Advanced” tab, we immediately go to it. Here we click on the button "Start Easy Flash"
Now you need to select the firmware file that is on the flash drive. It will have exactly the same name as when downloading. Press the "Enter" key to start updating the BIOS.
After that, a loading scale will appear on the screen, you just have to wait for the process to complete. Do not turn off the laptop during the firmware update, it is recommended that it be connected to the network. After the process is completed, the laptop will reboot. We go into the BIOS again and go to the "Advanced" tab. There is now an "OS Selection" option here. Click on it to set the installation mode to "Windows 7".
If you are going to install the seventh version of the OS, then you need to go to the "Boot" section and select the media from which you will install the system.
If this is a USB flash drive, then the name will contain the word "USB", if the disk is "DVD". It looks like this (in my case, a flash drive is used):
Now you can safely insert the media with the installation files of the operating system and proceed to the installation of Windows 7. Do not forget to set the priority to boot from the hard disk after the installation is completed, otherwise the computer will try to boot from the USB flash drive every time.
As you can see, the update process is pretty fast. In 95% of cases, updating the BIOS will solve the problem with error 0x000000A5. The rest of the settings should not be touched, follow only those steps that are indicated in my instructions. Experiments can adversely affect the performance of your computer. Done, now you can fully use the seventh version of Windows.
Modern BIOS versions look different, but they have the same task - the initial setup and check of the computer's performance. You can also access them in the same ways. Even if you have a UEFI interface in front of you, which often differs not only in appearance, but also in mouse and Russian language support.
UEFI Interface / pcInside.info
To go to the BIOS menu on a desktop computer, you need to press the Del key at boot, in rare cases - F2. Usually the desired key is indicated on the screen before information about the operating system is displayed. The message looks something like this: "Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter setup", "Press DEL to run setup", or "Please press DEL or F2 to enter UEFI BIOS settings".
It is necessary to press the indicated key exactly at the moment of displaying such a message. For fidelity, you can press several times. But if you still do not have time, wait until it starts and restart your PC to try again.
At each boot, try only one key. You may simply not have time to check several options.
Depending on the manufacturer, year of manufacture and series of the laptop, you can enter the BIOS in different ways. Various keys or even are used, and there may not be any messages on the screen indicating the necessary ones.
It is better to check only one of the possible options at a time. If it does not work, wait until Windows starts, restart your PC and try another key or combination. You should not check several options at once, as you may simply not get into the right period of time.
Asus laptops
Most often, the F2 key is used to enter the BIOS while turning on the laptop. Less common options are Del and F9.
If that doesn't work, turn off the laptop, hold Esc, and then press the power button. Do not release Esc until the Boot menu appears on the screen. In it, you need to go to Enter Setup and press Enter.
Acer laptops
In Acer laptops, the most commonly used keys are F1 and F2, as well as the combination Ctrl + Alt + Esc. Acer Aspire series may require Ctrl+F2. In the TravelMate and Extensa lines, you usually need to press F2 or Del to enter the BIOS. In older models of Acer laptops, the combinations Ctrl + Alt + Del and Ctrl + Alt + Esc may occur.
Lenovo laptops
Entering the BIOS on Lenovo laptops most often requires pressing the F2 key. On many ultrabooks and hybrid laptops, a number of F-keys can only be activated with Fn, which means that you will need to press Fn + F2. The F8 and Del keys are much less common.
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Many laptops from the company have a special key on the side panel or next to the power button to enter the BIOS. You can click on it only when it is turned off.
HP laptops
To enter the BIOS on HP laptops, you usually need to press the F10 or Esc key. But on older models, Del, F1, F11, or F8 may be required.
Samsung laptops
In Samsung devices, most often you need to press F2, F8, F12 or Del to enter the BIOS. If you access the F-row only through the Fn button, you will need the appropriate combination: Fn + F2, Fn + F8 or Fn + F12.
Sony laptops
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Vaio series models may have a dedicated ASSIST button. If you click on it while the laptop is booting, a menu will appear with the option to select Start BIOS Setup.
Older laptops may use the F1, F2, F3, and Del keys.
Dell laptops
In the case of Dell laptops, the most common way to enter the BIOS is the F2 key. Slightly less common are F1, F10, Del, Esc and Insert.
How to enter UEFI from Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10
In the latest versions on laptops with UEFI, you can enter the I / O subsystem even when the system is already loaded. To do this, go to "Settings" and act depending on the version of the operating system.
For Windows 8
"Change PC settings" → "General" → "Special boot options" → "Restart now" → "Diagnostics" → "Advanced settings" → "UEFI firmware settings" → "Restart".
For Windows 8.1
Change PC Settings → Update and Recovery → Recovery → Advanced Boot Options → Restart Now → Diagnostics → Advanced Options → UEFI Firmware Settings → Restart.
For Windows 10
Update & Security → Recovery → Advanced Boot Options → Restart Now → Troubleshooting → Advanced Options → UEFI Firmware Settings → Restart.
For Windows 10, there is an alternative way to navigate to UEFI from the login screen or through the Start menu. In both cases, you need to click on the "Shutdown" icon and, while holding the Shift key, start the reboot. This action will open the special boot options section of the system.
After that, you will need to follow the same steps as in the previous method. That is, you will need to go to the "Troubleshooting" item, select "Advanced Options" and "UEFI Firmware Settings", and then click "Restart".
Good day!
ASUS laptops are one of the leaders in today's market (good value for money). Well, if they are in demand, then there are always enough questions about them ...
In today's article I want to touch on one of them - namely, entering the BIOS (or UEFI on newer device modifications). Most often, this needs to be done to boot from an installation flash drive (for example, to update / install Windows OS), to turn off some devices, view the model of components, etc.
Note. : the article is replete with explanatory screenshots. Some of the details that you see on the screenshots may differ slightly from yours, depending on the software version of your device (but all actions will be similar for laptops of this brand).
Method 1
- Turn off your laptop first;
- Then hold down the F2 button;
- Without releasing the F2 button, turn on the device;
- Do not release the F2 button until the BIOS / UEFI main page appears.
Note: instead of "holding" the F2 key, you can often press it immediately after turning on the laptop. The action will be similar, you should also see the main BIOS settings page.
As for the choice of media for booting, you need to open the "BOOT" section (boot). Below I will consider the 2 most popular software options.
On newer ASUS laptops, UEFI is used instead of BIOS: there are several links at the bottom of the screen - click on "Advanced Mode (F7)" (you can also press F8 to select a media, a boot menu will open where you can select all available drives to boot).
In the subsection "BOOT" in the line "Boot Option #1" you can select and specify the media from which you want to boot. After changing the settings, do not forget to save them (F10 key or select "Save and Exit" in the menu (i.e. save settings and exit)).
In older laptops, you will find the usual BIOS: here you can immediately open the BOOT section and specify the required drive (flash drive) in the "Boot Option # 1" line. Save settings also by pressing F10.
Method 2
This method is somewhat different from the first one: the fact is that we will not open the BIOS itself, but the boot menu: from it you can quickly select the USB flash drive or disk from which you want to boot (very convenient, and there is no need to change any BIOS settings).
I note that the boot menu also contains a link to enter the BIOS. So, if you have a problem with the F2 key, try using ESC!
- First of all, we also turn off the laptop;
- Then hold down the ESC key;
- Without releasing ESC, turn on the laptop;
- Hold the ESC key until the boot menu appears in front of us.
The boot menu is a simple list of devices (disks, flash drives, etc. drives) from which you can boot.
In my example below, there are 3 lines:
- Enter Setup - enter the BIOS / UEFI settings.
Method 3: For Windows 10 Users
If the previous methods did not work for you (for example, if there are problems with the keyboard, this may happen), then you can resort to others. I will give below a couple of options for those who use the modern Windows 10 OS.
Option 1
- Open the START/Settings menu;
- Then the "Update and security" section;
- This section should have a "Recovery" tab;
- Look for the heading "Special Boot Options" and click the "Restart" button.
After rebooting the device, a blue screen will automatically pop up with special boot options. Choose an option , and then . See screenshots below.
Option 2
- Press button combination WIN+R;
- In a popup window "Run" enter the command powercfg.cpl ;
- It should open the "Power Options" settings window: in the menu on the left, select the "Action of the power buttons" option.
Change settings that are currently unavailable
Now the shutdown options should become active: you need to uncheck the box "Enable fast startup". Then save your settings and restart your laptop.
Disable fast startup
After the reboot, you will see a blue screen with several options: press the option "Choose more options" , or immediately "Troubleshooting" , if such a download option is immediately available (See two screenshots below).
UEFI firmware settings
Agree to reboot. After it, the laptop itself will automatically open the main page (Main) of the BIOS settings.
That, in fact, is all. I hope one of the options works for you...
Additions, as always, are welcome...
That's all, good luck everyone!
A component such as the BIOS on an asus laptop is an extremely complex memory component that monitors the general condition of the entire computer and informs the user of all problems in its operation in time. The abbreviation itself stands for Basic Input and Output System. It is present on every laptop, regardless of model and country of origin. It is this software that checks all its components before starting the computer, and if one of the components in the laptop is faulty, then its launch simply stops. Naturally, this scenario does not please the user, but the BIOS itself on the laptop is working properly. After all, it was created to track problems with component devices.
How to access BIOS?
Answering the question of how to enter a component such as, I would like to note that absolutely all computers are individual. That is why each BIOS on a laptop starts differently, and the question of how to enter it can only be tried to be superficially explained. If we consider the BIOS on a laptop in more depth, then we will have to go through a lot of options before we can find the answer to the question of how to enter it.
So, what is the initial algorithm of actions when answering the question of how to enter the BIOS component:
Description of each action
For those who, for some reason, could not enter the BIOS, it makes sense to consider each step separately.
* When you turn on the computer itself, problems are unlikely to arise and the first step on the way to entering the BIOS will be overcome. In fact, anyone can press the power button.
Continuing to answer the question of how to enter this component, I would like to elaborate on the second point. After all, it implies a fairly quick reaction, the absence of which can be observed among novice users. In order to press the appropriate button in time, you need to carefully monitor the signals of the device itself, which will definitely show you how to enter. In particular, if you find a splash screen with the manufacturer of the motherboard on the monitor screen, which will appear anyway, you need to immediately press the button. And on this, in fact, the question of how to enter this component is settled.
The third point implies such a crucial moment as setting up this component on an ASUS laptop. Its configuration, of course, is not required at all, because the factory settings are already set properly. And yet, in some cases, setting up some modules is simply necessary. For example, configuring the processor parameter module may be required when overclocking the latter to certain parameters. The setting can also be useful in the case when it is necessary to set priorities during loading. In other words, make sure that the disk or flash card is loaded before the main system boot. It is in such cases that you need, sometimes even detailed, configuration of modules.
Some important points when working with BIOS
As practice shows, the question of how to enter the BIOS cannot be called problematic, because there is nothing particularly complicated here. Of course, an ordinary user may not be able to enter the BIOS, however, with proper mastery of the program, this process can be easily learned.
It also happens that you cannot enter the BIOS running on an ASUS laptop due to the lack of standard buttons in the settings for calling this component. In this case, in order to enter the BIOS, you need to try all the F buttons on the ASUS laptop. After all, the BIOS on the laptop must be present, therefore, you can go to it.
It should be noted that, as a rule, entering the BIOS is carried out only through the standard buttons listed above, and not only on an ASUS laptop. Naturally, as already noted, the laptop buttons for calling a component can be changed, but, as a rule, device manufacturers do not resort to such upgrades, realizing that it will be much more difficult for users to configure modules in this case. That is why there are practically no problems with BIOS, especially when it comes to experienced users.
And, of course, I would very much like to remind you that in this component you should not change the parameters of what is not clear. The fact is that the BIOS is a rather complex and balanced system, where absolutely all components are responsible for some part of the computer's support. It is easy to guess that when a module is changed, all the others that depend on it may simply stop starting and, in the end, the device simply will not boot. Naturally, no one needs such a development of events, because in this case you will have to carry your device to special workshops that can. And it will cost its owner a rather considerable amount. And no one can guarantee that such a procedure will end successfully.