Laptop entering BIOS menu

[Nikhil150]

When I start my laptop, it automatically enters into BIOS menu (without pressing f10). However, if I go to ignore changes and exit 3-4 times, after the 3rd or 4th attempt, it lets me enter into the system.

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @Nikhil150 

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

Your laptop entering the BIOS menu automatically suggests a boot device detection issue or a misconfigured BIOS setting. Repeatedly exiting BIOS to reach Windows indicates the system is struggling to locate or initialize the boot drive.

Step-by-step guide to resolve automatic BIOS entry on startup

 

1. Check Boot Order in BIOS

Your system may be prioritizing a device that doesn’t contain Windows.

• When in BIOS, navigate to System Configuration > Boot Options.
• Ensure your internal storage (e.g., SSD or HDD) is listed as the first boot device.
• If it's missing or listed after USB/network, adjust the order using the arrow keys or drag-and-drop (depending on BIOS version).
• Save changes and exit.

 

2. Confirm Drive Detection

If the boot drive isn’t listed:

• Go to Storage > Device Configuration or System Information.
• Look for your SSD/HDD under SATA or NVMe listings.
• If the drive is not detected, it may be loose or failing.

 

3. Perform a Hard Reset

This clears residual power and resets hardware detection.

• Power off the laptop completely.
• Disconnect the charger and all peripherals.
• Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds.
• Reconnect power and restart.

 

4. Disable Secure Boot (Temporarily)

Some systems misinterpret boot signatures after updates.

• In BIOS, go to Security > Secure Boot Configuration.
• Set Secure Boot to Disabled.
• Save and exit.
• If Windows boots successfully, you can re-enable Secure Boot later.

 

5. Run HP UEFI Diagnostics

This checks for hardware faults.

• Power off the laptop.
• Press Esc repeatedly, then F2 to enter HP Hardware Diagnostics UEFI.
• Run System Tests > Fast Test and Component Tests > Storage.
• Note any error codes or skipped tests.

Let me know how your system responds after these steps—I’ll guide you further if needed.

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Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

[Nikhil150]

I have tried all the steps you have suggested. I even opened the laptop and reseated the HDD. However, it still automatically enters the BIOS menu.

Every time I need to press F9 and select the boot option to enter the OS.