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How to access the bios without an installed system?

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cemoioupa22 Posted messages 12 Status Member -  
cemoioupa22 Posted messages 12 Status Member -
Hello,
what is the procedure to open the BIOS without the hard drive installed or the system?
thank you for your opinions

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    Orion59 Posted messages 459 Status Member 45
     
    Well, after checking, it seems that it’s the F2 key.

    However, don’t forget:
    - that some keyboards have shortcut or function keys
    - that USB support in the BIOS doesn’t always work

    So, you’ll need to make sure that the F2 key corresponds only to F2, and be wary of the small "f", "fn" or "F lock" that activates shortcuts on some keyboards

    Preferably opt for a standard keyboard (so avoid USB) to ensure that the BIOS doesn’t reject it on startup.
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