My computer runs incredibly fast, making it hard to access BIOS settings.
My computer runs incredibly fast, making it hard to access BIOS settings.
I recently purchased a 9700k with an ASUS Z390-P. I got an NVMe SSD from WD Black SN750. I remember being able to enter BIOS when using a WD Blue SSD, but now I can't. I've tried various fixes—disabling fast startup, interrupting power, forcing shutdown, and even using Windows Update in the recovery tab for Advanced Startup—but nothing helped. I've searched everywhere online without success. Maybe I should uninstall the NVMe SSD, though that would be a hassle. Apologies for any confusion with my English.
Just keep holding the shift key when you're ready to click 'restart'
I usually press the delete key repeatedly when submitting a POST request, but if that fails I'll initiate a standard reboot by pressing the power button and keeping it pressed until the system powers off. After restarting, I'll hit the power button once more, which typically displays an error during submission and asks me to enter BIOS settings using the F2 key. This process must be performed after a complete shutdown—press and hold the button until the device stops before it finishes POST. You might need to repeat this several times depending on your hardware, though some boards are more accommodating. Keep in mind, with each restart attempt, briefly release the button once it cuts out, then press it again, repeating this a few times during startup. After doing this a couple of times, try pressing it one last time without holding and see if the error message and F2 prompt appear. If your board includes features like "Direct Key" or "BIOS" for boot initiation, using that key as the power button can take you straight into BIOS from a dead start. Regarding forcing a default reboot, some boards won’t respond at all; in those cases you’ll need to reset the BIOS or the board itself to restore functionality. Once inside BIOS, you can adjust settings such as boot timeouts or fast boot options to delay POST and give yourself more time to navigate through changes. There are methods to slow down the boot sequence, like modifying timeout values for "Boot Setup Timeout" or HDD boot delays, which can help you reach the BIOS smoothly.