How do I access BIOS?

[Rayhaan Jiwani]

Hello Forum,

 

This might be a stupid question for the veterans here but for some reason when my PC boots up, I don't see the Gigabyte logo where I could press 'Del' and access BIOS, it directly boots and shows me the Windows logo. I'm using Windows 8.1 and I think this is because I might have enabled fast boot. Is there any way to access BIOS now? Help is appreciated since I need to increase my CPU fan RPM.

 

Thanks!

[minibois]

Hello Forum,

 

This might be a stupid question for the veterans here but for some reason when my PC boots up, I don't see the Gigabyte logo where I could press 'Del' and access BIOS, it directly boots and shows me the Windows logo. I'm using Windows 8.1 and I think this is because I might have enabled fast boot. Is there any way to access BIOS now? Help is appreciated since I need to increase my CPU fan RPM.

 

Thanks!

When your PC is turning, just mash the del button.

[techguru]

reset bios to defaults and then try

[.spider.]

Press shift while clicking restart

Somewhere in the troubleshooting menu is a option to access the uefi.

[SkywardKkalox]

When you boot up the PC mash continiously del or f2

[Sankster]

@Rayhaan Jiwani

hold shift when you press restart. It will take you to recovery options and reboot to UEFI or similar. Job done 

[Rayhaan Jiwani]

When your PC is turning, just mash the del button.

 

I did, but it still doesn't work.

 

reset bios to defaults and then try

 

How?

[minibois]

I did, but it still doesn't work.

That always works for me 

Maybe try what @Sankster said.

[kronickiller]

just hit all the f keys like its a fighting game

depending on what board it could be anything

[Rayhaan Jiwani]

Press shift while clicking restart

Somewhere in the troubleshooting menu is a option to access the uefi.

@Rayhaan Jiwani

hold shift when you press restart. It will take you to recovery options and reboot to UEFI or similar. Job done 

 

The Shift method worked but I can't see the UEFI option in anywhere.

[.spider.]

The Shift method worked but I can't see the UEFI option in anywhere.

Troubleshoot

Advanced options

Uefi

[HawkJ]

1. Press the Windows key + C, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen to open your Charms.

2. Click Settings.

3. Click Change PC Settings.

4. Click Update and recovery, then select Recovery.

5. To the right beneath Advanced Startup, click Restart now.

6. Once the boot menu appears, select Troubleshoot.

7. In the Troubleshoot menu, select Advanced options.

8. In the Advanced options menu, click UEFI Firmware Settings.

9. Click Restart. The system will restart and enter UEFI (BIOS).

[Sankster]

Try that windows will boot slower but may give you access back to BIOS/UEFI

1. Search for “power settings” from the Start screen.

2. Click on “Change what the power buttons do.”

3. Click “Change settings that are currently unavailable.”

4. If prompted, enter the Administrator password to change the User Account Controls.

5. Under Shutdown settings, uncheck the box next to “Turn on fast startup (recommended.)”

6. Click “Save changes,” then restart.

[Rayhaan Jiwani]

SNIP

There's no UEFI thing under the Advanced Options menu. I'm using Windows 8.1, the UEFI thing was there under Advanced till w8 only.

[Minzo]

I just mash all the keys I can fit under my fingers and it usually works.

[Rayhaan Jiwani]

SNIP

 

I unchecked the box for Fast-Boot but I still don't see the Gigabyte logo screen.

[techguru]

just reset the bios ...its faster

[Sankster]

There's no UEFI thing under the Advanced Options menu. I'm using Windows 8.1, the UEFI thing was there under Advanced till w8 only.

try my second post (#13)

 

*Edit*

Sorry didn't notice you had tried. Is it a desktop??   

[Rayhaan Jiwani]

try my second post (#13)

 

*Edit*

Sorry didn't notice you had tried. Is it a desktop??   

I did, check #16.

 

Yeah, I have a desktop. Check my signature (I guess that's what it's called) for specs.

[Sankster]

shut it down, take power out, remove CMOS battery, hold power button ~10 seconds, refit CMOS battery, power back up 

[HawkJ]

Ok. Try for F12 instead.

If that doesn't work then reset the bios. You do that by removing the button battery on the motherboard. Note that this will bring all your bios settings to default.

[Rayhaan Jiwani]

shut it down, take power out, remove CMOS battery, hold power button ~10 seconds, refit CMOS battery, power back up 

 

Is the CMOS battery the size of a coin? 'Cause if I'm not wrong, on my mobo, it's covered but black plastic and is connected to the board by two wires.

[Sankster]

yep, its the size of a coin, just pull the connector out of its socket, then resume the instructions  (assuming its like the pic??)

[Rayhaan Jiwani]

yep, its the size of a coin, just pull the connector out of its socket, then resume the instructions  (assuming its like the pic??)

Yes, it's the same mobo. I'll try the CMOS battery method.

 

BTW, this thread is so long. #24

[Sankster]

let us know how you get on