I just upgraded my PC with a new Gigabyte motherboard and an i5 12400f CPU. While the system boots into Windows without issues, I can't seem to access the BIOS to make some changes, like adjusting the fan settings. I would really appreciate any tips on how I can get into the BIOS. Also, I noticed that when I removed my NVMe SSD and tried to boot, there was no display at all. Any advice?
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You can try accessing the BIOS by hitting the delete key repeatedly when you see the initial splash screen during boot-up. If you're still booting straight to Windows, it might help to restart and just start spamming the delete key from the moment your system begins to boot.
Another method is to press and hold the left Shift key and then click the Windows icon to select Restart. This should bring up a blue screen where you can navigate to Troubleshoot, then Advanced options, and finally select UEFI Firmware Settings to access the BIOS. Also, consider disabling fast boot in the BIOS once you're in there, as it can sometimes cause issues.
I tried this but it still results in no display when I attempt the restart. Everything seems powered up, but the monitor doesn't show anything.
If you're already logged into Windows, there's a workaround! Click Start, open Settings, go to Update & Security, then Recovery. Under 'Advanced startup,' click 'Restart now.' From there, click Troubleshoot, go to Advanced options, and then select UEFI Firmware Settings. Hit 'Restart' and it should take you to BIOS.
I attempted this, but when it restarts, my monitor shows 'no signal.' The PC seems to be running fine, though.
I tried that but it just goes right to Windows without showing the splash screen. No luck!