How to Access BIOS/UEFI Settings on Any PC – Change Boot Order, Disable Fast Boot & More!
Does your computer boot too fast to press the right key? You're not alone — and this video has you covered.
In this step-by-step guide, we show you exactly how to access BIOS/UEFI settings on any Windows PC, no matter how fast it starts up. Whether you need to change your boot order to boot from a USB drive, disable Fast Boot, maximize your RAM speed, or just understand what BIOS (now known as UEFI Settings) actually is, we walk you through every step in plain language — no tech degree required.
We cover both methods of how to enter BIOS: the traditional key-press method at startup AND the reliable Windows Settings route that works even when your PC boots too fast to catch it.
This is part of the tektoc Computer Basics series — practical tech help for average computer users.
To Boot To Bios From Linux:
Use the terminal command: sudo systemctl reboot --firmware-setup
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:08 What Is BIOS/UEFI and Why Would You Need To Access It?
02:28 Why You Might Not Be Able To Get Into BIOS
03:17 Method 1: The Keyboard Method
05:01 Method 2: The Windows Settings Method
07:14 Inside BIOS: The Three Things We Came To Do – Boot Order, Fast Boot, RAM Speed
18:15 Final Thought: Resist the Urge to ‘Fiddle’
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