To start a computer without a keyboard, follow these steps:
- Click on "Accessibility" in the top right corner of Windows 10 or the top left corner of Windows 7 to start the computer without a keyboard.
- Then, click on ‘On-Screen Keyboard’.
To update BIOS using the command prompt, follow these steps:
- Click on "Start".
- Type "Run". You can access "Run" directly by pressing the Windows + R keys on the keyboard.
- Type "msinfo32" and click on "OK".
To access the BIOS in Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open the "Choose an option" screen and select "Troubleshoot".
- Then, click on "Advanced options" and choose "UEFI Firmware Settings".
- Finally, click on "Restart" to allow the PC to directly enter the BIOS.
To reset the motherboard BIOS, follow these steps:
- Enter the computer.
- Press the F2 key repeatedly until the "Entering Setup" message appears.
- Restore the default factory settings of the BIOS.
To boot from a USB drive, follow these steps:
- Connect a bootable USB drive.
- Before turning off the machine, press the Novo button. Note: The Novo button allows the computer to power on and directly enter the boot mode.
- Choose the Start menu.
- Select the option to boot from the USB drive.
To change the computer boot order, follow these steps:
- Click or tap on "Boot settings".
- If the boot settings are not displayed, click or tap on "Advanced options", then click or tap on "Boot settings".
- After selecting "Restart", wait for the computer to restart.
- In the Boot settings screen, select an option.
- Use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate to "First Boot Device" and press Enter.
- Choose how to boot the computer. For example, if you are reinstalling the operating system from a CD, select "CDROM" as the first boot option.
The BIOS enables essential functions of a computer and, after each boot, checks that the main parts of the computer, such as memory, CPU, and other hardware components, are working correctly.