How to Get to BIOS

How to Get to BIOS How to Get to BIOS Usually in any compatible computers of IBM PC, BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System or System BIOS. The main function of BIOS is to test, identify and even initialize the hardware or the devices that are assembled in the architecture of the computer system. These hardware devices are basically the floppy disk, audio/video cards, floppy disk, scanner, printer etc. It actually, makes the hardware peripherals get connected with the softwares/ operating systems that are responsible for running these devices. But all these process are normally done in BIOS as soon as the system is booting up for executing the first line of code. All these functions of BIOS are programmed in a chipset of the computer system.

Following are the few important steps which will help you in navigating to the BIOS: -

BIOS can be accessed only at the start up or booting of the computer system. So initially if your computer is already running, turn it off to restart or restart. Now as soon as soon the computer is ready to reboot, press the buttons or the appropriate function keys available on the keyboard to take your system in the BIOS set up. (F1, F2 … F11, F12) are the function keys generally found in any IBM PC compatible systems. This is necessary to avoid letting the system run through the operating system.
Escape, F1, F3, F5, F10, F5, or Insert are the generally used button to let you in the BIOS mode. At the base of your screen or monitor a short message will be displayed as soon as the system is rebooted. Following the instructions of that message even you can enter the BIOS set up mode. Unless if you fail to follow with the commands of the message you can press the Delete/Del key of your keyboard to make the same.
Repeat the above two steps systematically, if you find the system getting loaded with the operating system. At times you might even need to change or reset the default settings available in your BIOS set up.
For resetting the BIOS, shut down the computer first. Unplug all the wire that connects the mouse, keyboard or even any chords of the speakers, removable drives etc.
If you are using a desktop, open the cabinet or the case that holds the CPU (Central Processing Unit) by removing the screws. For a laptop, unscrew the base of the system that covers it. This is required so that you can handle the motherboard.
There are motherboards available which bears soldering. Such motherboards come with a jumper which holds the CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) battery. Remove the jumper and then the battery very carefully. For avoiding any mistakes while executing this operation, use the manual available for the respective model of the motherboard. If the motherboard is provided with the battery which is not soldered, you can directly remove it.
Reinsert the battery and the jumper after a few seconds. Cover the motherboard again with the cabinet or frame that holds the hardware peripherals and tighten the screws.
Restart and follow the first two steps mentioned above to see the default set up of the BIOS. Change of settings like recover and access the system which was previously password protected, trouble shooting etc can be performed through BIOS.

These are the few important steps that you need to observe and follow to get into the BIOS or even make any change in the settings already available inside its set up.