how to enter advanced bios

[Aleks7777]

Hello. I have a gaming laptop HP OMEN 15-ek1010ur 3B4R5EA. How do I enter the extended BIOS?

[Aleks7777]

How do I enter the advanced BIOS mode?

[Aleks7777]

Is tech support working at all? Why is there no answer?

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Aleks7777 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Accessing the advanced BIOS settings on your HP OMEN 15-ek1010ur (3B4R5EA) can be a bit tricky, as HP typically hides the "Advanced" tab in consumer models. 

However, there are a few methods that have worked for other users:

 

Method 1: Boot Manager Shortcut

This method is reported to unlock the hidden Advanced tab on some HP laptops:

1. Restart your laptop.
2. Press Esc repeatedly as it boots to open the Startup Menu.
3. From the Startup Menu, press F9 to enter Boot Manager.
4. While on the Boot Manager screen, press Ctrl + F1, then immediately press F10.
5. This may launch the BIOS Setup Utility with the Advanced tab visible.

Note: Timing is key. If it doesn’t work the first time, try again with slightly different timing between the key presses.

 

Method 2: Esc + F10 + A Combo

Some HP Pavilion and OMEN users have had success with this alternate sequence:

1. Power off your laptop completely.
2. Turn it on and tap Esc repeatedly until the Startup Menu appears.
3. Press F10 to enter BIOS Setup.
4. While in BIOS, press the A key once. This may reveal the Advanced tab.

 

Important Caveats

• These methods are unofficial and not guaranteed across all HP models.
• HP locks advanced BIOS features on many consumer devices to prevent accidental misconfiguration.
• If you're trying to adjust thermal profiles, fan curves, or undervolt settings, consider using OMEN Gaming Hub or third-party tools like ThrottleStop or Intel XTU (with caution).

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If you're targeting a specific BIOS feature (e.g., virtualization, secure boot, fan control), I can help you locate it or suggest alternatives. Just let me know what you're trying to tweak.

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Regards, 

Hawks_Eye