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Article Number: 000204669

How To Automatically Restart Windows Into BIOS Setup

Summary: Rebooting your computer automatically into the BIOS setup from Windows 10 / 11, without having to press the "F2" key, during startup.

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It can be difficult or even not possible to get into the BIOS setup by pressing "F2" key during computer startup, at the Dell start screen.

Note: Ensure you save any open files before proceeding, as the following steps restart the computer.
  1. Open "Command Prompt" as administrator.
  2. Type: shutdown /r /fw and press Enter.
  3. System will automatically restart into BIOS after one minute.

More information can be found from Microsoft External Link.

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27 Oct 2022

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1

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