How to Access UEFI BIOS in Windows 11 – Easy Steps

Method 1Use Keyboard Keys When Starting Your Computer

You can access UEFI BIOS Windows 11 during startup by pressing your computer manufacturer’s designated shortcut key right as the machine powers on. Common keys to tap repeatedly include Delete, F2, Esc, or F1 depending on your specific motherboard brand. If you miss the timing, simply restart your 🔄 computer and try tapping the key again until the firmware screen appears.

Common keys to try include:

• Esc
• Delete
• F1
• F2
• F10
• F11
• F12

For a tablet, hold the Volume Up or Volume Down button while powering the tablet on to access UEFI BIOS. This method directly initiates the UEFI BIOS startup sequence.

Remember to save your changes before exiting!

Method 2Use 🪟 Windows 11 Advanced Startup Settings

You can access UEFI BIOS Windows 11 directly from your desktop by using the built-in Advanced Startup menu in the main operating system settings. This method is helpful if your keyboard shortcut fails or if your computer boots too fast to catch the startup keys. Open your system settings, navigate to the recovery menu, and trigger a special restart that takes you straight to the firmware screen.

1. Click the Start button, then go to Settings.
2. Choose System › Recovery
3. Under Advanced startup, click Restart now.

After your computer restarts, follow these steps:

1. Select Troubleshoot.
   

   

   
   

2. Select Advanced options.
   

   

   
   

3. Select UEFI Firmware Settings.
   

   

   
   

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Your computer will restart and open the UEFI BIOS menu automatically.

Method 3Use a Command to Restart into UEFI BIOS

You can access UEFI BIOS Windows 11 by running a single command line instruction in an administrator terminal window. This forces your PC to reboot immediately and bypass the normal operating system load sequence to drop you straight into the motherboard settings. Open your terminal with administrative rights, paste the exact reboot command, and press enter to start the process.

shutdown /r /fw /t 0

Here's how:

1. [Admin Required] Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (or open Command Prompt or PowerShell).
2. Type or paste the command above and press Enter.
3. Your PC will restart and take you straight to the UEFI BIOS settings.

Summary

• UEFI BIOS lets you control how your computer starts and runs.
• You can enter UEFI BIOS using keyboard keys during startup, Windows Advanced Startup, or a simple command.
• Knowing how to access UEFI BIOS helps you customize and fix your device.

You can access UEFI BIOS Windows 11 using three main approaches depending on whether your computer is currently booted up or starting from cold. You can tap keys during boot, use the advanced recovery settings menu in the operating system, or execute a fast command line instruction. Each method gets you to the same low-level firmware screen where you can change hardware settings and boot orders.