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How Do I Boot into Bios from Grub?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 5 min read
How Do I Boot into Bios from Grub?
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When you start your PC, hold ESC, or you can hold ESC and then start the PC, doesn’t matter. A menu will appear. From there you can select which device to boot or to go into BIOS.

How do I boot from grub?

There is probably a command that I can type to boot from that prompt, but I don’t know it. What works is to reboot using Ctrl+Alt+Del, then pressing F12 repeatedly until the normal GRUB menu appears. Using this technique, it always loads the menu. Rebooting without pressing F12 always reboots in command line mode.

How do I force my computer to boot into BIOS?

To boot to UEFI or BIOS:

  1. Boot the PC, and press the manufacturer’s key to open the menus. Common keys used: Esc, Delete, F1, F2, F10, F11, or F12. …
  2. Or, if Windows is already installed, from either the Sign on screen or the Start menu, select Power ( ) > hold Shift while selecting Restart.
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.