How to Enter Bios on Windows Pc

HOW TO ENTER BIOS / UEFI

⚙️ How to Enter BIOS / UEFI & Set It Correctly for Windows Installation

Struggling to install Windows or your USB isn’t showing up?

The problem is often incorrect BIOS / UEFI settings.

✅ Enable UEFI Mode

✅ Turn Secure Boot & TPM ON

✅ Set AHCI for storage

✅ Disable Fast Boot temporarily

✅ Set USB as first boot device

These settings are mandatory for Windows 11 and highly recommended for Windows 10.

Restart your PC and repeatedly press:

DEL or F2 → most desktops & laptops

F10 / ESC → HP

F1 → Lenovo

F12 → Boot menu only

Essential BIOS Settings (Windows Install)

1. Boot Mode

Boot Mode / BIOS Mode → UEFI

CSM / Legacy Boot → Disabled

📌 Required for Windows 11, recommended for Windows 10

2. Secure Boot

Secure Boot → Enabled

Secure Boot Mode → Standard / Windows UEFI Mode

If grayed out:

Set OS Type → Windows UEFI

3. TPM (Trusted Platform Module)

Intel systems:

Intel PTT → Enabled

AMD systems:

fTPM → Enabled

📌 Required for Windows 11

4. SATA / Storage Mode

SATA Mode → AHCI

Disable Intel RST / RAID (unless you use RAID)

⚠️ RAID can hide drives during installation

5. Boot Priority

Set USB as first boot device

OR

Use Boot Menu (F12) and manually select USB

6. Fast Boot

Fast Boot → Disabled (temporarily) Helps detect USB during install

Optional / Recommended Settings

Graphics

Primary Display → Auto / PCIe

Integrated Graphics → Enabled (optional)

Virtualization (Optional)

Intel → VT-x

AMD → SVM Enable if you plan to use virtual machines

CPU & Power

CPU Features → Default

XMP / EXPO → Optional (can enable later)

Save & Exit

Press F10

Choose Save Changes and Exit

BIOS Checklist (Quick)

✅ UEFI Mode

✅ Secure Boot ON

✅ TPM / PTT / fTPM ON

✅ AHCI Storage Mode

✅ USB Boot Enabled

If Windows Installer Can’t See Your Drive

Try:

-Disable Intel RST / RAID

-Change SATA Mode to AHCI

-Load storage drivers manually

-Update BIOS firmware

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