BIOS Boot Keys
Boot Keys
| Manufacturer | Boot key |
|---|---|
| Acer | F2 |
| Apple | Hold Option (next to the ⌘ key) |
| Asus | Del |
| Dell | F12 |
| Gateway | F1 |
| HP | F9 |
| Intel | F2 |
| Lenovo | F12 |
| Toshiba | F2 or F12 |
| Other | Try pressing Esc, any of F1–F12 keys, or Enter |
- Boot keys might be different on some models.
- Some models display their boot key info on screen at the beginning of startup. For example, on some Lenovo models you’ll see To interrupt normal startup, press Enter.
- If you can’t find the boot key for a certain model, try searching online for documentation from the manufacturer or third parties. In your search term, include your device’s specific name and model number and boot key or BIOS key.