When BIOS is in use it disables the mouse option. When using BIOS , the user has to resort to keyboard keys alone. To operate within the BIOS environment , it is imperative to know these keys well so that you can use the system with ease. When using BIOS, the mouse option is disabled and you will only be allowed to use your keyboard keys. This article will help you enter the BIOS environment and will give you the set of commands that you can use within it.

Keyboard keys are used in BIOS to select an option, to change values and to quit BIOS , so alternatives to the mouse must be known by the user for a good experience. The model of the computer should be taken into account while using the keys.

How To Enter BIOS

To be able to access BIOS, depending on your computer model, you can use the following:

ESC key

F5 key

F8 key

DEL key

Alternative To Your Mouse

UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT arrows

Page Up and Page Down keys

End key

Home key

Tab key

How To Select An Option

Press the ENTER key

How To Change Values

Use the number keys

Use the -/+ keys to modify numerical values

Use the letter keys to enter the commands

DEL/BACKSPACE keys to delete values

Y for YES and N for NO to answer questions

How To Quit BIOS

ESC key to quit BIOS.

CTRL+ALT+DEL to promptly restart the system.

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