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Lost Ability To Access UEFI (BIOS)
I can't for the life of me access the UEFI (BIOS) any longer. I've watched youtube videos and the like and nothing works. I am trying to dual-boot another OS along with Windows 8.1.
Any Help Is Appreciated.
BTW I have a custom built rig with an ASRock motherboard and an i7 processor.
Thanks
OS
Windows 7
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Dell C521
CPU
AMD
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
MS Security Essentials
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What is the full model number of the ASRock board?
What did you do previously to get into UEFI?
Have you changed from a USB to a Wireless keyboard?
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Motherboard
Lenovo
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP h2207
Screen Resolution
1680x1050@59Hz
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
PSU
500W
Keyboard
Wired USB
Mouse
Wired USB
Internet Speed
3GB Up, 30GB Down
Browser
SeaMonkey
Antivirus
Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
It used to flash the option on the screen during boot and now it doesnt. I am thinking fast boot needs to be turned on or something....ugh. I twas reading that different manufacturers have different methods so i am thinking checking the vendor site
OS
Windows 7
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Dell C521
CPU
AMD
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
MS Security Essentials
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Agreed, that's why I asked for the model number of the board.
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Motherboard
Lenovo
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP h2207
Screen Resolution
1680x1050@59Hz
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
PSU
500W
Keyboard
Wired USB
Mouse
Wired USB
Internet Speed
3GB Up, 30GB Down
Browser
SeaMonkey
Antivirus
Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
OS
Windows 7
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Dell C521
CPU
AMD
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
MS Security Essentials
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Power User
I'm sure you tried this but I'll ask anyways .... Did you try "repeatedly - continuously stabbing the key" pressing the DEL or F2 key during boot up?
OS
Win8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
HTPC: Custom built
CPU
intel i5-2400
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z68MX-DS2H
Memory
16GB Corsair DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
on-board HD3000
Sound Card
On-board
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 32" LED
Hard Drives
eight HGTS Deskstar NAS, 3TB
seven WD Red NAS, 3TB
one Seagate ES.2, 1TB
one 64GB SSD
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
Li-Lian case with SuperMicro hotswap backplane
Cooling
Case 4 6" fans, stock CPU cooler
Other Info
Two 3-Ware (LSI) model 9650SE-8LPML RAID cards.
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According to the Users Manual for the board, F2 will take you to BIOS setup which is where the UEFI settings are too.
OS
Windows 10 Pro X64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
CPU
Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
Motherboard
Lenovo
Memory
16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Intel Integrated HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP h2207
Screen Resolution
1680x1050@59Hz
Hard Drives
250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
PSU
500W
Keyboard
Wired USB
Mouse
Wired USB
Internet Speed
3GB Up, 30GB Down
Browser
SeaMonkey
Antivirus
Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
Other Info
UEFI/GPT
PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
RE:
I'll try that...But it literally just sits whenever I push F2.....Could it be possible fast boot is on? If so how do I turn that off?
OS
Windows 7
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Dell C521
CPU
AMD
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated
Browser
Firefox
Antivirus
MS Security Essentials
Gv me thumbs-up if I help
Power User
Fast Boot is on by default - that's not the problem. You can still (should be able) access BIOS. You just need to hit the key at the "right moment" during the boot process. Which is why the repeated hitting of the key during boot up is necessary.
BTW - On the AsRock motherboard you can use either the F2 or DEL key to enter BIOS. Perhaps try the DEL key a few times.
OS
Win8.1
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
HTPC: Custom built
CPU
intel i5-2400
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z68MX-DS2H
Memory
16GB Corsair DDR3-1600
Graphics Card(s)
on-board HD3000
Sound Card
On-board
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 32" LED
Hard Drives
eight HGTS Deskstar NAS, 3TB
seven WD Red NAS, 3TB
one Seagate ES.2, 1TB
one 64GB SSD
PSU
Corsair 750W
Case
Li-Lian case with SuperMicro hotswap backplane
Cooling
Case 4 6" fans, stock CPU cooler
Other Info
Two 3-Ware (LSI) model 9650SE-8LPML RAID cards.
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OS
Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
Asus
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
Memory
8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
Sound Card
VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
Screen Resolution
1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
PSU
Thermaltake TR 620
Case
Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
Cooling
Stock heatsink fan
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
Mouse
Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
Internet Speed
80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
Browser
Internet Explorer 11
Antivirus
Windows Defender
Other Info
HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2