How to Configure BIOS and UEFI on a PC: A Not-So-Serious Guide for the Brave
Welcome to this corner of the web. Today, we embark on an epic adventure in the mysterious world of BIOS/UEFI . Yes, that thing that sooner or later we all have to do to format our PC. First off, what is BIOS/UEFI? Well, it’s basically the brain behind your computer’s boot process. It’s like the director of a movie, deciding who gets to appear on the screen first. But before we can start directing, we need to know how to get onto the film set. Entering the BIOS/UEFI To enter the BIOS/UEFI, you need to restart your computer. Right when it powers on, before your operating system starts to load, you need to press a specific key. This key varies depending on your computer’s manufacturer, but it’s usually F2, F10, DEL, or ESC. If all goes well, you’ll be greeted by a blue or gray screen that looks like it’s straight out of an 80s sci-fi movie. Congratulations, you’ve entered the BIOS/UEFI! Changing the Time and Language Now that we’re in, the first thing we’re going to do is make sure our