While the screen is black begin pressing the required key (the one written down) repeatedly.ħ.
After writing down the key needed to be pressed, restart the computer.Ħ. If unable to find BIOS company try using one of the below keys:Ĭtrl+Alt+Shift+Del (using Del from the keypad)įn+ (on some laptops)ĥ. Phoenix Technologies - Phoenix BIOS, Phoenix-Award BIOS.( Del or Ctrl+Alt+Esc, Ctrl+Alt+Ins or Ctrl+Alt+S) Match the BIOS version to the ones listed below to find which key to press to enter BIOS during CPU restart later.ĪMI (American Megatrends) - AMIBIOS, AMI BIOS.( Del or F1 or F2)Īward Software (now part of Phoenix Technologies) - AwardBIOS, Award BIOS.( Del or Ctrl+Alt+Esc)ĭTK (Datatech Enterprises) - DTK BIOS.( Esc) The BIOS information will be listed in the adjacent column labeled 'Value.'Ĥ.
Locate the BIOS version/date entry in the items column. Select Run from the start menu and type 'msinfo32' into open field.ģ.
(If you already know how to access your BIOS. To Access System Setup to Select Disk Driveįind out what type of BIOS version you have in order to access it.
