Before How-To Geek, he used Python and C++ as a freelance programmer.
He has been using computers for 20 years - tinkering with everything from the UI to the Windows registry to device firmware. Nick Lewis is a staff writer for How-To Geek. By default, Fast Boot and Ultrafast Boot are disabled, so clearing your CMOS should enable you to hit the appropriate button to get into the BIOS during startup. If it is there, press and hold it for at least 10 seconds. Some newer or higher-end motherboards include buttons to clear the CMOS - check on the back of your PC, near the USB ports. If that is the case for you, your best option is to try clearing your PC's CMOS to reset your BIOS settings. It also prevents booting from DVDs or USB drives. When that setting is enabled, USB devices like your mouse and keyboard won't be usable until the operating system loads. There is an additional setting (sometimes called Ultrafast Boot) that is even faster because it doesn't initialize things like USB controllers or disk drives. Fast Boot skips some of the hardware checks and initializations that normally occur when your PC is first turned on so that your operating system, like Windows 10, loads more quickly. By accessing the BIOS, you can customize how your PC's hardware functions.įast Boot usually refers to a setting in the BIOS or UEFI that changes the initial startup process of the computer. When you turn on your computer, the BIOS initializes and tests all of the hardware in your PC to ensure it is functioning correctly. The Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) is low-level software that is programmed onto your computer's motherboard. Here are a few different ways to access the BIOS. It also has options that can increase the security of your PC. The BIOS, or UEFI, is a powerful tool for configuring your PC's hardware such as your RAM, CPU, motherboard, and more. You may also Shift+Click the "Restart" button. There are multiple ways to access the BIOS, including during startup by using specific keys, through Windows 10 settings, or by creating a shortcut on your desktop.Certain options in the BIOS can physically damage your computer, so caution is necessary when making changes.The BIOS (or UEFI) is a software that initializes and tests hardware on your computer, and can be accessed to customize hardware functions.