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 clock is set correctly. Navigate to the tab that says “System Time” or something similar. Here, you can change the time and date. Remember, if you’re late to a date with the BIOS/UEFI, it won’t forgive you.

If for some reason, your BIOS/UEFI decided to speak in French or any other language you don’t understand, you can change the language in the “Language” tab or similar. Make sure to save your changes before exiting each screen.

Changing the Boot Order


Now, let’s get to the exciting part: changing the boot order. This is useful if you want to boot from a different device, like a USB drive, to install a new operating system or run a specialized tool.

Go to the “Boot” tab and look for the boot device list. Here, you can move devices up and down in the list to change the boot order. Make sure your preferred device is at the top of the list.

And that’s all, folks. You’ve learned the basics of BIOS/UEFI. But remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s much more to learn about BIOS/UEFI, so stay tuned for future posts on this blog.

I hope you enjoyed this little adventure into the world of BIOS/UEFI. And remember, if you ever feel lost, just remember that the BIOS/UEFI is like a movie director. It might yell a lot and be hard to understand, but at the end of the day, it’s just trying to make a good movie.

Until next time, computer adventurers!

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