3F3 on boot

[Landlord141]

Same problem, but I can’t get into the bios to do anything. The only thing I can do is hit F2 diagnostics and it returns no errors.  but I can’t get into the bios at all  

[Jerry_57]

Hi @Landlord141,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

If you're encountering a 3F3 error during the boot process and are unable to access the BIOS, there are several steps you can try to resolve the issue:

Hard Reset the PC:
 

• Shut down your computer.
• Disconnect all peripherals, including USB devices andthe  power adapter.
• Press and hold the power button for 15-20 seconds.
• Reconnect the power adapter and attempt to restart the PC.

Clear CMOS/Reset BIOS:
 

• Turn off the computer.
• Open the computer case and locate the CMOS battery on the motherboard.
• Carefully remove the CMOS battery.
• Wait for about 5-10 minutes before reinserting the battery.
• This process will reset the BIOS settings, which may help in resolving the error.

Attempt Boot Menu Access:
 

• Immediately upon powering up the computer, start tapping the ESC key repeatedly.
• From the startup menu, you might have the option to access BIOS by pressing the F10 key.

Check for Update:
 

• If by any chance you gain access to BIOS, check for system BIOS updates on the HP support site for your specific model.

Use Recovery Options:
 

• If you have recovery media or a Windows installation USB, boot from that device. Some recovery options might be available once booted.
  
  
  I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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