{"id":3178,"date":"2023-07-29T21:04:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T15:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/?p=3178"},"modified":"2023-07-29T21:04:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T15:34:52","slug":"how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Enter BIOS On Chromebook? Easiest Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The advent of modern-day technology has led to improved computer operating systems and efficiency in the utility of digital devices and programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>BIOS stands for Basic Input and Output System; its software is stored on a non-volatile memory chip on the motherboard. The BIOS contains a set of instructions on how to load basic computer hardware.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, how to access bios on Chromebook?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, below, I&#8217;ve completely explained Chromebook BIOS access, Chromebook BIOS key, how to enter, and a lot more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_I_get_into_the_BIOS_on_an_Acer_Chromebook\" title=\"How do I get into the BIOS on an Acer Chromebook?\">How do I get into the BIOS on an Acer Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_I_get_into_the_BIOS_on_an_HP_Chromebook\" title=\"How do I get into the BIOS on an HP Chromebook?\">How do I get into the BIOS on an HP Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_you_get_to_the_boot_menu_on_a_Chromebook\" title=\"How do you get to the boot menu on a Chromebook?\">How do you get to the boot menu on a Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#Can_you_install_Windows_on_a_Chromebook\" title=\"Can you install Windows on a Chromebook?\">Can you install Windows on a Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_I_reset_the_BIOS_on_a_Chromebook\" title=\"How do I reset the BIOS on a Chromebook?\">How do I reset the BIOS on a Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_I_start_Chrome_OS_recovery\" title=\"How do I start Chrome OS recovery?\">How do I start Chrome OS recovery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_you_press_F2_on_a_Chromebook\" title=\"How do you press F2 on a Chromebook?\">How do you press F2 on a Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_you_update_the_BIOS_on_a_Chromebook\" title=\"How do you update the BIOS on a Chromebook?\">How do you update the BIOS on a Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_I_force_my_Chromebook_to_boot_from_USB\" title=\"How do I force my Chromebook to boot from USB?\">How do I force my Chromebook to boot from USB?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#Step_1_%E2%80%93_Enable_Developer_Mode\" title=\"Step 1 &#8211; Enable Developer Mode\">Step 1 &#8211; Enable Developer Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#Step_2_%E2%80%93_Enable_Chromebook_Boot_from_a_USB_device\" title=\"Step 2 &#8211; Enable Chromebook Boot from a USB device.\">Step 2 &#8211; Enable Chromebook Boot from a USB device.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#How_do_you_ALT_F4_on_a_Chromebook\" title=\"How do you ALT F4 on a Chromebook?\">How do you ALT F4 on a Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-access-the-bios-on-a-chromebook\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Enter_BIOS_On_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How To Enter BIOS On Chromebook<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>CTRL + ALT + F2&nbsp;<\/strong>key will help you access the BIOS on a Chromebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the&nbsp;<strong>F2 key<\/strong>&nbsp;in Chromebook to get into the legacy BIOS Setup Utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_into_the_BIOS_on_an_Acer_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How do I get into the BIOS on an Acer Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To access the BIOS on an Acer Chromebook, <strong>power your computer and press<\/strong> the <strong>F2<\/strong> key. If you encounter any difficulties, execute CTRL + ALT + DEL to terminate the process, reboot, and try again using F2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_into_the_BIOS_on_an_HP_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How do I get into the BIOS on an HP Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Power on your Chromebook, then within the Chrome OS, hold down <strong>Ctrl+Alt+T <\/strong>to open a terminal window. Input the shell and click on Enter to access the full shell. When the script interface pops up, select the \u201c<strong>Set Boot Options by typing \u201c4\u201d<\/strong> and clicking <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_to_the_boot_menu_on_a_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How do you get to the boot menu on a Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you simply press <strong>Ctrl + D <\/strong>on your keyboard. You\u2019ll hear a beep sound; afterward, you must wait a few seconds, after which your Chromebook will automatically boot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_install_Windows_on_a_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>Can you install Windows on a Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can use Windows on a Chromebook. Although, the installation is not a simple \u201cwalk in the park,\u201d as Chromebooks were not customized to run Windows operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_reset_the_BIOS_on_a_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How do I reset the BIOS on a Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before all else, ensure your Chromebook is powered off. And hold the <strong>Esc<\/strong> and <strong>Refresh<\/strong> <strong>keys<\/strong>. Afterward, press the Power button while holding together these keys, and then release the power button. When you see a notification on your screen, let go of the Esc and Refresh keys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_start_Chrome_OS_recovery\"><\/span><strong>How do I start Chrome OS recovery?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this successfully, power on your Chromebook. Then, press and hold <strong>Esc + Refresh <\/strong>on the keyboard alongside the power button. By executing this function, your Chromebook will go into <a href=\"https:\/\/smallbusiness.chron.com\/start-computer-recovery-mode-60157.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recovery mode.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_press_F2_on_a_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How do you press F2 on a Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can press <strong>F2<\/strong> on a Chromebook by powering on your Chromebook first, navigating to the <strong>search<\/strong> key, holding it down, and pressing the <strong>forward<\/strong> key. This will send an F2 key code to the Chrome OS.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_update_the_BIOS_on_a_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How do you update the BIOS on a Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To update the BIOS on your Chromebook, power on your Chromebook. After that, connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi. Select the time at the bottom right section on your screen,<strong> <\/strong>and then select Settings. By the bottom left panel, choose About Chrome OS. Within \u201cGoogle Chrome OS,\u201d you\u2019ll find out the version of the Chrome OS your Chromebook uses. Opt for updates. If your Chromebook detects a software update, it automatically downloads the new software.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/computer-bios.jpg\" alt=\"computer bios\" class=\"wp-image-2762\" width=\"557\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/computer-bios.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/computer-bios-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/computer-bios-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_force_my_Chromebook_to_boot_from_USB\"><\/span><strong>How do I force my Chromebook to boot from USB?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take the follower under-listed simple steps to force boot your Chromebook from USB.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%93_Enable_Developer_Mode\"><\/span><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Enable Developer Mode<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, <strong>back up all your data on the Chromebook, <\/strong>then power off your Chromebook. Press the <strong>Esc + F3<\/strong> keys simultaneously. Your Chromebook will power on, and you should receive a notification on the screen. On the screen, hold down <strong>Ctrl + D<\/strong>. A confirmation message will pop up; click on Enter to confirm. Immediately, you will receive a notification indicating \u201c<strong>OS verification is OFF<\/strong>.\u201d This notification will come up whenever you turn on your Chromebook. On the \u201cOS verification\u201d screen section, press <strong>Ctrl + D<\/strong>. With this, you have successfully enabled developer mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%93_Enable_Chromebook_Boot_from_a_USB_device\"><\/span><strong>Step 2 &#8211; Enable Chromebook Boot from a USB device.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold <strong>Ctrl + Alt + F2<\/strong> on the home screen of your Chromebook. A console window will be displayed. Type \u201c<em>Sudo crossystem dev_boot_usb=1<\/em>\u201d. Click on <strong>Enter<\/strong> to process the instruction. Afterward, insert the bootable USB device. Hold <strong>Ctrl + U<\/strong> to reboot. This will enable your Chromebook to boot successfully from the inserted USB device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_ALT_F4_on_a_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How do you ALT F4 on a Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ALT F4 on your Chromebook, hold down <strong>Search + Alt + #4<\/strong>, and it will close your window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With these few user guides, you should be able to utilize your Chromebook and its functionalities and maximize the components. 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