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How do I boot directly into BIOS?

In order to access BIOS on a Windows PC, you must press your BIOS key set by your manufacturer which could be F10, F2, F12, F1, or DEL. If your PC goes through its power on self-test startup too quickly, you can also enter BIOS through Windows 10’s advanced start menu recovery settings.

How do I access bios from command prompt?

Using the Command Prompt in Windows

  1. Type CMD in the search box. Select Command Prompt or CMD.
  2. The Command Prompt window appears. Type wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion and then press Enter. The string of letters and numbers following SMBBIOSBIOSVersion is the BIOS version. Write down the BIOS version number.

What is the boot key for Sony Vaio?

Boot the VAIO, and press the F8 button multiple times. The Windows boot menu will show.

How do I change the BIOS settings on my Sony laptop?

At the initial SONY screen press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup utility. In the BIOS setup utility window, press the ARROW keys to navigate through the menus. Press the PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) keys to modify the BIOS setup values. Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS setup utility.

How do I get to the start BIOS in Vaio Care?

In the VAIO Care (Rescue Mode) screen, click the Start BIOS setup option. In the Setup Utility screen, use the Arrow keys to navigate through the various setup screens and options, and use the Enter key to select different screens and options.

How do I access the BIOS setup utility?

The BIOS setup utility is accessed using a key combination before the computer starts the operating system. Restart the computer. At the initial SONY screen press the F2 key to enter the BIOS setup utility. In the BIOS setup utility window, press the ARROW keys to navigate through the menus.

How do I reset the computer BIOS to default settings?

In the Setup Utility screen, use the Arrow keys to navigate through the various setup screens and options, and use the Enter key to select different screens and options. IMPORTANT:To reset the computer BIOS to the original default values, press the F9 key and then save the changes and exit.