How to Start the BIOS in HP on Windows Vista
- 1). Reboot the computer.
- 2). Press the key that is indicated to "Enter Setup." This prompt will appear very early in the boot-up process. Most HP computers and laptops utilize the "F1" key. HP Tablet PCs often use the "F10" or "F12" key. Other HP machines may use the "ESC" or "F2" key.
- 3). Make changes to the BIOS, save the changes according to the BIOS instructions and exit. The computer will restart and use the new settings.
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