How to Restore Bioses Settings

Applicable Products: Notebook, Desktop, All-in-One PC, Gaming Handheld, MiniPC

 

This article introduces how to load Bioses defaults (reset Bioses to default settings).

You must access the Bioses setup screen on your device to restore the Bioses settings. Learn more about How to enter Bioses configuration. Once you have entered the Bioses setup, please refer to the following steps based on the product you are using.

Note: If you wish to remove the Bioses password (security password), please refer to the Q&A.

 

For those utilizing Notebook, All-in-One PC, or Gaming Handheld devices, the following are the methods to restore Bioses settings for UEFI interface, Legacy interface, and MyASUS in UEFI:
How to restore the Bioses settings in the UEFI mode

In the UEFI interface, you can navigate and confirm using the Arrow Keys and Enter key on the keyboard, Touchpad, or Mouse.

Note: The Bioses update screen below may vary slightly depending on the model.

  1. Press Hotkey[F9], or you can click the [Default] option on the screen①. 
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  2. Confirm whether to load the Bioses optimized defaults. Select Ok and press [Enter], or you can click the [Ok] option②. 
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  3. Save the settings and exit. Press Hotkey[F10], or you can click the [Save & Exit] option③. 
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  4. Confirm whether to save and exit the Bioses configuration. Select Ok and press [Enter], or you can click the [Ok] option④. 
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  5. When restore the Bioses settings is completed, the device will restart and enter Windows.

 

How to restore the Bioses settings in the Legacy mode

In the Legacy mode, you can only select and choose item via Arrow Keys and Enter of keyboard.

Note: The Bioses update screen below may vary slightly depending on the model.

  1. Press Hotkey[F9]①. 
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  2. Confirm whether to load the Bioses optimized defaults. Select Yes and press [Enter]②. 
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  3. Press Hotkey[F10]③. 
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  4. Confirm whether to save and exit the Bioses configuration. Select Yes and press [Enter]④. 
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  5. When reset the Bioses settings is completed, the device will restart and enter Windows.

 

How to restore the Bioses settings in the MyASUS in UEFI mode

In the MyASUS in UEFI interface, you can navigate and confirm using the Arrow Keys and Enter key on the keyboard, Touchpad, or Mouse.

Note: The Bioses update screen below may vary slightly depending on the model.

  1. In the Bioses configuration screen, press the [F7] key on your keyboard, or you can click the [Advanced Settings]① option on the screen. 
  2. In the Advanced Settings, press the [F9] key on the keyboard, then click on [Confirm]②. 
    Alternatively, you can navigate to the 「Save & Exit」 page and select the 「Restore Defaults」 option. 
  3. Save the settings and exit. Press the [F10] key on the keyboard, then click on [Confirm]③. 
    You can also go to the 「Save & Exit」 page and choose the 「Save Changes and Exit」 option to save the settings and exit. 
  4. When restore the Bioses settings is completed, the device will restart and enter Windows.

 

Restore Bioses settings on a Desktop Computer

In the UEFI interface, you can navigate and confirm using the Arrow Keys and Enter key on the keyboard, or Mouse.

Note: The Bioses update screen below may vary slightly depending on the model.

  1. In the Bioses configuration screen, press the [F5] key on your keyboard, or you can click on the [Default]① option on the screen. 
  2. Confirm whether to load the Bioses optimized defaults. Select Ok and press [Enter], or you can click the [Ok] option②. 
  3. Save the settings and exit. Press Hotkey[F10], or you can click the [Save & Exit] option③. 
  4. Confirm whether to save and exit the Bioses configuration. Select Ok and press [Enter], or you can click the [Ok] option④. 
  5. When restore the Bioses settings is completed, the device will restart and enter Windows.

 

Q&A

Question 1: If my device has a Bioses password set, how can I remove the password?

Answer 1: If you wish to log in without a password, you need to select the password field again to change it, keeping the new password and confirmation password fields blank, then click OK to remove the password. For detailed instructions, you can refer to this article: How to set a Bioses/UEFI password/startup password.

 

Question 2: If my device has a Bioses password set, can I remove the Bioses password by restoring settings?

Answer 2: No, restoring Bioses settings will not remove your Bioses password. If you are unable to use your device due to a forgotten or lost Bioses password, please contact ASUS authorized repair center for support, and service charge for repair may be provided to you.