How to enter the BIOS in Sony, depending on the model of the chip

When working with personal computers, there are often situations when a user for one reason or another needs to get into the BIOS settings utility. The main feature of the input is that to get into the menu it is necessary to press different buttons, depending on the model of the laptop and BIOS. Let's look at how to go into the BIOS at Sony and what it is.

What we are dealing with

What is BIOS on its own? It is the basic input-output system. That is, it is responsible for initially loading the computer and checking its hardware for errors at the initial stage, even before the operating system is launched.

Before you go to the BIOS at Sony, and in other notebook models, think about whether this is so necessary for you. With BIOS, you can set the system date and time, determine the source of the bootable system, control the connection of external devices and the security of the computer. If you can do without logging in to the BIOS, it's best not to do this because you can damage the operating system of your PC.

Now, if you are sure of the need to change the settings using BIOS, let's proceed.

entrance

Entering the BIOS on any device is done by pressing special buttons at the stage of initial computer boot. Depending on the manufacturer, and in our case it's Sony Vaio, you have to get to the BIOS on the very start screen. To constantly not climb on the Internet and do not look for the necessary BIOS button, just keep a close eye on the laptop load. In the lower left corner, an inscription will flash in which the button you need is indicated.

Since you have reached this article, the answer to the question "how to go into BIOS at Sony" is the following. You will need to press the F2 or F3 button. To accurately do with the press, immediately after the start of the start, start continuously pressing them. In case you did not succeed, there are other options that depend on the installed BIOS chip.

• ALR Advanced Logic Research BIOS - Ctrl + alt + Esc.
• AMD Advanced Micro Devices BIOS - F1.
• Phoenix BIOS - Ctrl + alt + S / Ctrl + alt + Ins.
• AMI American Megatrends BIOS - Del.
• DTK Datatech Enterprises BIOS - Esc.

Any combination of these keys can be used on your laptop, depending on the assembly. In addition, in some newer models, the input is from the off state, by pressing the Assist button.

Windows 8

A feature of modern operating systems is that instead of BIOS they use UEFI technology. The essence remains unchanged, it is the same program responsible for the initial boot of the computer, for a small difference in the solution and software. It is more adapted to the latest operating systems.

If your Sony is running Windows 8, then you may experience a number of problems related to UEFI. First of all, this is due to the fact that UEFI supports the so-called accelerated download technology, as a result of which you have 200 ms to press the necessary key to enter. Quite a little, is not it?

So, how to go into the BIOS in Sony with Windows 8. There are several ways.

1. On the command line, enter the exact command shutdown.exe / r / o. This will allow the computer to reboot into BIOS setup mode.
2. Another way is to hold the Shift key while pressing the reset button. This will cause additional options when the system boots. There we go on the following items: "Diagnostics" - "Advanced options" - "UEFI firmware settings".
3. Using PC setup.

• Press the Windows + C key to open the "tile" panel.
• Click Settings.
• Click Change PC Settings.
• In the "PC Settings" tab, go to "General".
• In the Advanced Start section, click Restart. OS will restart, and the Windows 8 boot menu will appear.
• Go to "Troubleshooting".
• In the "Troubleshooting" tab, click "Advanced settings".
• Here, go to "UEFI Firmware Settings".
• To restart the OS and go to UEFI, click "Restart".

Good luck!

After this article, dear Sony users, how to go to BIOS, you probably figured out. Now this should not be a serious problem for you. We advise you to think several times before making any changes to the BIOS settings. This can not only harm your personal computer, but also entail a subsequent refusal of the manufacturer to provide repair under the warranty.