When working with personal computers, there are often situations when the user for one reason or another needs to get into the BIOS settings utility. The main feature of the input is that to enter the menu you need to press different buttons, depending on the model of the laptop and BIOS. Let's look at how to enter BIOS in Sony and what it is.
What are we dealing with
What is BIOS in itself? It is the basic input / output system. That is, she is responsible for the initial loading of the computer and checking its equipment for errors at the initial stage, even before the operating system is launched.
Before you go into BIOS in Sony, and in other laptop models, think about whether it is so necessary for you. Using BIOS, you can configure the system date and time, determine the source of the bootable system, manage the connection of external devices and computer security. If you can do without entering the BIOS, then you better not do this, as they can damage the operating system of your PC.
Now, if you are sure that you need to change the settings using BIOS, let's get started.
entrance
Log into BIOS on any device by pressing special buttons at the initial boot stage of the computer. Depending on the manufacturer, and in our case it is Sony Vaio, you need to get into BIOS on the start screen. In order not to constantly browse the Internet and not look for the necessary BIOS button, just carefully monitor your laptop download. An inscription will flash in the lower left corner, in which the button you need is indicated.
Since you got to this article, the answer to the question "how to enter BIOS in Sony" is as follows. You will need to press the F2 or F3 button. To be in time with pressing precisely, right after start of start start to press them continuously. In case you didn’t succeed, there are other options that depend on the installed BIOS chip.
- ALR Advanced Logic Research BIOS - Ctrl + alt + Esc.
- AMD Advanced Micro Devices BIOS - F1.
- Phoenix BIOS - Ctrl + alt + S / Ctrl + alt + Ins.
- AMI American Megatrends BIOS - Del.
- DTK Datatech Enterprises BIOS - Esc.
Any combination of these keys can be used on your laptop, depending on the build. In addition, in some newer models, input is made from the off state by pressing the Assist button.
Windows 8
A feature of modern operating systems is that instead of BIOS they use UEFI technology. The essence remains unchanged, this is the same program that is responsible for the initial loading of the computer, for a small difference in solution and software. It is more adapted to the latest operating systems.
If your Sony is running Windows 8, then you may experience a number of UEFI-related issues. This is primarily due to the fact that UEFI supports the so-called accelerated download technology, as a result of which you have 200 ms to press the necessary keys to enter. Not enough, is it?
So, how to enter BIOS in Sony with Windows 8. There are several ways.
- In the command line, enter the exact command shutdown.exe / r / o. This will allow you to restart the computer in BIOS setup mode.
- Another way is to hold down the Shift key when you press the reset button. This will cause additional options at system startup. There we go to the following items: "Diagnostics" - "Additional parameters" - "UEFI firmware parameters".
- Using PC setup.
- Press the Windows key + C to open the tile panel.
- Click on "Settings."
- Click "Change PC Settings."
- In the "PC Settings" tab, go to "General".
- In the Advanced Launch section, click Restart. The OS restarts and the Windows 8 Special Boot menu appears.
- Go to the "Troubleshooting".
- In the "Troubleshooting" tab, click "Advanced Settings."
- Here go to "UEFI Firmware Settings".
- To restart the OS and go to UEFI, click "Reboot".
Good luck
After this article, dear Sony users, you probably figured out how to enter BIOS. Now this should not be a serious problem for you. We advise you to think several times before making any changes to the BIOS settings. This can not only harm your personal computer, but also lead to a subsequent refusal of the manufacturer to provide repair under warranty.