How to Access UEFI Firmware Settings in Windows 10

How to access UEFI (BIOS) using Settings

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Update & Security.
3. Click on Recovery.
4. Under the "Advanced startup" section, click the Restart now button. Source: Windows Central.
5. Click on Troubleshoot. ...
6. Click on Advanced options. ...
7. Click the UEFI Firmware settings option. ...
8. Click the Restart button.

1. How do I access UEFI firmware settings?
2. Why is there no UEFI firmware settings Windows 10?
3. What is UEFI firmware settings?
4. Where is UEFI firmware located?
5. How do I reset UEFI firmware?
6. Is UEFI better than legacy?
7. Why does my computer not show UEFI firmware?
8. What is UEFI mode?
9. How do I enable UEFI in BIOS?
10. How do you use the Settings app to boot to the UEFI BIOS firmware settings menu?
11. How do I update UEFI firmware?
12. Can I boot from USB in UEFI mode?

How do I access UEFI firmware settings?

To access the UEFI Firmware Settings, which are the closest thing available to the typical BIOS setup screen, click the Troubleshoot tile, select Advanced Options, and select UEFI Firmware Settings. Click the Restart option afterwards and your computer will reboot into its UEFI firmware settings screen.

Why is there no UEFI firmware settings Windows 10?

If the motherboard of your computer does not support UEFI, there is no point in looking for the option that says UEFI Firmware Settings inside of the Advanced Options. You can try to check if your computer supports UEFI. To disable Fast Startup, boot your computer into the Safe Mode.

What is UEFI firmware settings?

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a specification for a software program that connects a computer's firmware to its operating system (OS). UEFI is expected to eventually replace BIOS. Like BIOS, UEFI is installed at the time of manufacturing and is the first program that runs when a computer is turned on.

Where is UEFI firmware located?

UEFI is a mini-operating system that sits on top of a computer's hardware and firmware. Instead of being stored in firmware, as is the BIOS, the UEFI code is stored in the /EFI/ directory in non-volatile memory.

How do I reset UEFI firmware?

Go to Start > Power. While holding the Shift key, press Restart. This will bring up a blue window with several troubleshooting options. From here, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings.

Is UEFI better than legacy?

UEFI, the successor to Legacy, is currently the mainstream boot mode. Compared with Legacy, UEFI has better programmability, greater scalability, higher performance and higher security. Windows system supports UEFI from Windows 7 and Windows 8 starts to use UEFI by default.

Why does my computer not show UEFI firmware?

UEFI Firmware Settings Missing Windows 10 FAQ

Right click Windows Start menu and choose Settings. On the Settings window, scroll down to find and click Update & security. Switch to the Recovery tab and click on Restart now under Advanced startup. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings.

What is UEFI mode?

UEFI boot mode refers to the boot process used by UEFI firmware. UEFI stores all the information about initialization and startup in an . efi file that is saved on a special partition called EFI System Partition (ESP). ... The UEFI firmware scans the GPTs to find an EFI Service Partition to boot from.

How do I enable UEFI in BIOS?

Select UEFI Boot Mode or Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (BIOS)

1. Access the BIOS Setup Utility. Boot the system. ...
2. From the BIOS Main menu screen, select Boot.
3. From the Boot screen, select UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode, and press Enter. ...
4. Use the up and down arrows to select Legacy BIOS Boot Mode or UEFI Boot Mode, and then press Enter.
5. To save the changes and exit the screen, press F10.

How do you use the Settings app to boot to the UEFI BIOS firmware settings menu?

Boot into UEFI from Settings App

1. Search for “Settings” in the Start menu and open it. ...
2. In the Advanced start-up screen go to “Troubleshoot -> Advanced options,” and click on the “UEFI Firmware Settings” option.
3. On the next screen click on the Restart button, and you will be taken to the UEFI screen.

How do I update UEFI firmware?

Reboot your computer and boot into the USB drive. The update tool should present you with a basic dashboard. Save your current BIOS as a precaution. Select the updated BIOS on the USB drive and select the option to update.

Can I boot from USB in UEFI mode?

Dell and HP systems, for instance, will present an option to boot from USB or DVD after striking the F12 or F9 keys respectively. This boot device menu is accessed once you've already entered into the BIOS or UEFI setup screen.