How to Get Into BIOS/UEFI Without Keyboard From Windows?

Sometimes, we need to enter BIOS/UEFI mode without using a keyboard. In such cases, the hotkey approach doesn't work. Don't worry, there is still a way to access the BIOS/UEFI. In this post, I will walk you through how to access the BIOS/UEFI from Windows without using a keyboard.

Part 1: What Is BIOS/UEFI

In computing, the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is the firmware that comes with the motherboard. Its main function is to perform hardware initialization during startup. The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a firmware that replaces the BIOS in most new devices. It has a modern GUI and supports mouse input. Furthermore, it has no limit on disk size, offers faster boot times, and includes secure boot for increased security.

Part 2: Ways to Enter BIOS/UEFI

There are two ways to get into BIOS/UEFI without a keyboard.

Way 1: Through Advanced Startup

Follow the steps below to enter into UEFI settings interface.

Step 1: Open Settings window by clicking Windows logo icon, then selecting Settings option.

Step 2: Navigate to Windows Update page, then scroll down to find and select the Advanced options.

Step 3: Scroll down and select the Recovery option under the Additional options field.

Step 4: Click Restart now button next to Advanced startup under the Recovery options field.

Step 5: Click Restart now button again in the confirmation window that pops up.

Step 6: Wait for the restart process is complete.

Step 7: Click Troubleshoot option in the displayed screen.

Step 8: Select Advanced options, then UEFI Firmware Settings.

Step 9: Click Restart button to enter UEFI settings interface.

Way 2: Running Specified Command

In this way, we will enter the UEFI settings interface by running a customized shortcut.

Step 1: Right-click on a blank area on the desktop, then select New > Shortcut.

Step 2: Paste the shutdown /r /fw /f /t 0 command in the input field of the window.

shutdown /r /fw /f /t 0

Note: The "/r" parameter means restart, "/fw" means restart into BIOS/UEFI, "/f" means exit programs forcefully, and the "/t 0" means restart immediately.

Step 3: Type the name of shortcut and click Finish button.

Step 4: Right-click on this shortcut, then select Properties.

Step 5: Click Advanced option under the Shortcut tab of this window.

Step 6: Tick the box of Run as administrator, then click OK.

Step 7: Click Apply, then OK button to save and exit.

Step 8: Double click the shortcut and click "Yes" option to allow this app.

The computer will restart and enter UEFI settings interface.

Conclusion

This post provides two ways to enter BIOS/UEFI without a keyboard: one is through the Advanced startup option in Windows Settings, and the other method is by running the shutdown /r /fw /f /t 0 command as administrator. Choose the method that suits you best. I hope this post is helpful to you.