Hot keys for BootMenu / BIOS Settings
You may get to your Boot Menu or to your BIOS settings by using special specific keys.
Below is a list of PC brands with their corresponding hot-keys.
Manufacturer |
Type |
Models |
Boot Menu |
Boot Once |
BIOS Key(s) |
Change Priority |
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ACER |
Esc, F12, F9 |
Del, F2 |
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ACER |
netbook |
AspireOne, Aspire Timeline |
F12 |
F2 |
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ACER |
netbook |
Aspire v3, v5, v7 |
F12 |
The "F12 Boot Menu" must be enabled in BIOS. It is disabled by default. |
F2 |
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APPLE |
After 2006 |
Option |
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Asrock |
Desktop |
Custom Build |
F11 |
DEL F2 |
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ASUS |
desktop |
F8 |
F9 |
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ASUS |
laptop |
Esc |
F9 |
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ASUS |
laptop |
R503C |
F8 |
DEL |
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ASUS |
netbook |
Eee PC 1025c |
Esc |
F2 |
Boot Tab, Boot Device Priority, 1st Boot Device, Removable Device, F10 |
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COMPAQ |
Presario |
Esc, F9 |
F10 |
BIOS "Advanced Tab", Boot Order |
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DELL |
desktop |
Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude |
F12 |
Select "USB Flash Drive" |
F2 |
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DELL |
desktop |
Inspiron One 2020, 2305, 2320, 2330 All-In-One |
F12 |
Select "USB Flash Drive" |
F2 |
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DELL |
laptop |
Inspiron |
F12 |
Select "USB Storage Device" |
F2 |
Settings->General->Boot Sequence->"USB Storage Device", then up arrow, [Apply]--[Exit] |
DELL |
laptop |
Precision |
F12 |
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu |
F12 |
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EMACHINES |
F12 |
Tab, Del |
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Gigabyte |
desktop |
F12 |
Del |
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HP |
generic |
Esc, F9 |
Esc, F10, F1 |
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HP |
desktop |
Media Center |
Esc |
F10 |
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive" |
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HP |
desktop |
Pavilion 23 All In One |
Esc |
Select boot media from the menu |
F10 |
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive". For non-UEFI media, disable secure boot and enable legacy support |
HP |
desktop |
Pavilion g6 and g7 |
Esc |
F10 |
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive" |
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HP |
desktop |
Pavilion HPE PC, h8-1287c |
Esc |
Then F9 for "Boot Menu" |
Esc F10 |
Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources |
HP |
desktop |
Pavilion PC, p6 2317c |
Esc |
Then F9 for "Boot Menu" |
Esc F10 |
Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources |
HP |
desktop |
Pavilion PC, p7 1297cb |
Esc |
Then F9 for "Boot Menu" |
Esc F10 |
Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources |
HP |
desktop |
TouchSmart 520 PC |
Esc |
Then F9 for "Boot Menu" |
Esc F10 |
Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources |
HP |
laptop |
2000 |
Esc |
Select "Patriot Memory" on the Boot Option Menu |
Esc |
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HP |
notebook |
Pavilion |
Esc |
F10 |
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive" |
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HP |
notebook |
ENVY dv6 and dv7 PC |
Esc |
Then F9 for "Boot Menu" |
Esc |
F10 Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources |
INTEL |
F10 |
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LENOVO |
desktop |
F12, F8, F10 |
F1, F2 |
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LENOVO |
laptop |
F12 |
F1, F2 |
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LENOVO |
laptop |
IdeaPad P500 |
F12 or Fn + F11 |
F2 |
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NEC |
F5 |
F2 |
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PACKARD BELL |
F8 |
F1, Del |
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SAMSUNG |
F12, Esc |
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SAMSUNG |
netbook |
NC10 |
Esc |
F2 |
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority |
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SAMSUNG |
ultrabook |
Series 5 Ultra and Series 7 Chronos |
Esc |
F2 |
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority |
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SHARP |
F2 |
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SONY |
VAIO, PCG, VGN |
F11 |
F1, F2, F3 |
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SONY |
VGN Esc |
F10 |
F2 |
BIOS "BOOT" section, "External Device Boot" enabled |
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TOSHIBA |
Protege, Satellite, Tecra |
F12 |
F1, Esc |
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TOSHIBA |
Equium F12 |
F12 |
F12 |