06/02/2026
HOW TO ENTER BIOS / UEFI
⚙️ How to Enter BIOS / UEFI & Set It Correctly for Windows Installation
Struggling to install Windows or your USB isn’t showing up?
The problem is often incorrect BIOS / UEFI settings.
âś… Enable UEFI Mode
âś… Turn Secure Boot & TPM ON
âś… Set AHCI for storage
âś… Disable Fast Boot temporarily
âś… Set USB as first boot device
These settings are mandatory for Windows 11 and highly recommended for Windows 10.
Restart your PC and repeatedly press:
DEL or F2 → most desktops & laptops
F10 / ESC → HP
F1 → Lenovo
F12 → Boot menu only
Essential BIOS Settings (Windows Install)
1. Boot Mode
Boot Mode / BIOS Mode → UEFI
CSM / Legacy Boot → Disabled
đź“Ś Required for Windows 11, recommended for Windows 10
2. Secure Boot
Secure Boot → Enabled
Secure Boot Mode → Standard / Windows UEFI Mode
If grayed out:
Set OS Type → Windows UEFI
3. TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
Intel systems:
Intel PTT → Enabled
AMD systems:
fTPM → Enabled
đź“Ś Required for Windows 11
4. SATA / Storage Mode
SATA Mode → AHCI
Disable Intel RST / RAID (unless you use RAID)
⚠️ RAID can hide drives during installation
5. Boot Priority
Set USB as first boot device
OR
Use Boot Menu (F12) and manually select USB
6. Fast Boot
Fast Boot → Disabled (temporarily) Helps detect USB during install
Optional / Recommended Settings
Graphics
Primary Display → Auto / PCIe
Integrated Graphics → Enabled (optional)
Virtualization (Optional)
Intel → VT-x
AMD → SVM Enable if you plan to use virtual machines
CPU & Power
CPU Features → Default
XMP / EXPO → Optional (can enable later)
Save & Exit
Press F10
Choose Save Changes and Exit
BIOS Checklist (Quick)
âś… UEFI Mode
âś… Secure Boot ON
âś… TPM / PTT / fTPM ON
âś… AHCI Storage Mode
âś… USB Boot Enabled
If Windows Installer Can’t See Your Drive
Try:
-Disable Intel RST / RAID
-Change SATA Mode to AHCI
-Load storage drivers manually
-Update BIOS firmware
