Accessing BIOS HP Envy 750-137c

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I'm trying to access the BIOS on my HP Envy 750-137c running Windows 10. I have tried F2, F8, F10, and F12 along with Esc upon startup, to no avail. I should be able to get there under Setiings, Update & Security, Advanced Startup, Troubleshoot, and Advanced Settings. There should be UEFI settings, but it isn't there. Instead, there is a Startup Options button in its place. What is happening here?

Best Answer

You are correct in that if you see the startup options, that it is trying to load the Windows OS, which happens after the BIOS initialisation.

So let's go back to working on direct-access for this machine:

To get to the BIOS with HP Desktops:
 You need to tap the <ESC> key JUST after pressing the power button on the front.
  • I can see you have tried combinations of this, but perhaps just focus on only ESC straight after the power button on the tower. If it working, you will then see the 'classic' message on the screen to press the function-key to get to system configuration (BIOS).
    • It could be like DELL machines where you need to hold the key while pressing the power button. I would try this last though, as the HP manual specifically says to tap ESC straight after it.

Other possible causes:

  • Screen isn't turning on in time to display the confirmation message.
  • Your keyboard is not compatible with BIOS/UEFI (unlikely, but try another USB port or another Keyboard)
  • The BIOS is locked. (also unlikely as windows advanced recovery would have asked for the password on reboot)
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