other:bios
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other:bios [2022/01/13 17:27] jypeter [Updating the BIOS] Added extra bitlocker-related instructtions |
other:bios [2022/06/30 07:27] (current) jypeter [Entering the BIOS] |
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| === From Windows === | === From Windows === | ||
| - | Use the [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/description-of-microsoft-system-information-msinfo32-exe-tool-10d335d8-5834-90b4-8452-42c58e61f9fc|msinfo32]] command and check the //BIOS version// line in the //system summary// screen | + | Use the [[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/description-of-microsoft-system-information-msinfo32-exe-tool-10d335d8-5834-90b4-8452-42c58e61f9fc|msinfo32]] command (i.e. type ''msinfo32'' in the search field at the bottom left of the screen, and then launch the System Information app) and check the //BIOS version// line in the //system summary// screen. You will also get lots of other useful information about your computer (e.g. computer name) |
| === From Linux === | === From Linux === | ||
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| ==== Entering the BIOS ==== | ==== Entering the BIOS ==== | ||
| - | Power off the machine, then power it on again **and** press repeatedly the appropriate key several times while the computer is starting, until you see the BIOS options screen. This should take place **before** you have to type the Windows bitlocker password, or the Linux (de)crypting password | + | Power off the machine, then power it on again **and** press repeatedly the appropriate key several times while the computer is starting, until you see the BIOS options screen. This should take place **before** you have to type the Windows //bitlocker// password, or the Linux (de)crypting password |
| | Dell | ''F2 '' | | | Dell | ''F2 '' | | ||
| - | | HP | ''ESC '' | | + | | HP | ''ESC'' or ''F10'' | |
| ==== Enabling boot on a USB drive in the BIOS ==== | ==== Enabling boot on a USB drive in the BIOS ==== | ||
other/bios.1642094841.txt.gz · Last modified: 2022/01/13 17:27 by jypeter
