If your computer is taking longer to boot-up than you would like, there are some simple changes you can make to your system’s BIOS to help reduce the system boot time. If you aren’t familiar with BIOS, it is the set of instructions programmed into the computer’s motherboard that tells the computer what hardware is connected and how to go about communicating with that hardware.
Before we get into the actual changes you can make to your system’s BIOS, let me first give one word of caution. Making changes to a system’s BIOS is not something that should be taken lightly. Making incorrect changes to your BIOS could result in your computer being un-bootable. These changes are quick and easy, but adjust your BIOS settings at your own risk.
- Begin with your computer powered off. It is important that it is fully shut off and not in sleep or hibernation modes.
- Turn on your computer and enter into the sytem’s BIOS settings. Depending on your system, this will be done by pressing either F1, F10, or the DEL key.
- Once you are in the BIOS settings, look for the “Boot” menu and use the arrow keys to go over to it.
- Most computers will have a “Quick Boot Mode” that you can enable. Doing so will cause your computer to skip the boot-up memory tests and Power On Self Tests.
- Next look for the Boot Device Priorities options. You should see a screen similar to the one below. Change the First Boot Device to Hard Drive. This will make sure you computer isn’t wasting time trying to boot from a CD or other source when you start it up.
- Choose the Exit option and make sure to select Save Changes and Exit. Your computer will then reboot and should hopefully boot a little faster than before.
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