Boot from a USB flash drive without going into the BIOS. Methods for loading wasps from a USB flash drive. New BIOS versions

Hello everyone! Today I want to tell you how to put a boot from a USB flash drive in the BIOS... For what it may be needed, for example, you made a bootable USB flash drive and want, for example, to install Windows 10. It can also come in handy: when necessary, put boot from DVD and CD in BIOS. Many administrators who are just facing this for the first time, for example, when restoring the system, may, due to ignorance, waste a lot of time, not understanding what he is doing wrong. I hope that this instruction will be useful to you and you will once and for all understand the principle of this action,

Through the Boot Menu to boot from a USB flash drive

In most cases, putting a boot from a USB flash drive into BIOS is required for some one-time task: installing Windows, checking the computer for viruses using the LiveCD, resetting the Windows password.

In all these cases, it is not necessary to change the BIOS or UEFI settings, it is enough to call the Boot Menu (boot menu) when you turn on the computer and once select the USB flash drive as the boot device.

For example, when installing Windows, you press the desired key, select the connected USB drive with the system distribution kit, start the installation - setup, copy files, etc., and after the first reboot, the computer will boot itself from the hard drive and continue the installation process as usual mode.

I wrote in great detail about entering this menu on laptops and computers of various brands in the article How to enter the Boot Menu.

How to get into the BIOS to select boot options

In different cases, in order to get into the BIOS setup utility, you need to perform, in fact, the same actions: immediately after turning on the computer, when the first black screen appears with information about the installed memory or the logo of the computer or motherboard manufacturer, press the desired button on your keyboard - the most common options are Delete and F2. Usually, this information is located at the bottom of the initial screen: "Press Del to enter Setup", "Press F2 for Settings" and similar. By pressing the right button at the right moment (the sooner, the better - this must be done before starting the operating system), you will be taken to the settings menu - BIOS Setup Utility. The appearance of this menu may differ, let's consider a few of the most common options.

I want to give you a summary table of all the buttons for entering the BIOS of different manufacturers.

Changing boot order in UEFI BIOS

On modern motherboards, the BIOS interface, or more precisely, the UEFI software, is usually graphical and, perhaps, more understandable in terms of changing the order of boot devices.

In most variants, for example, on Gigabyte (not all) or Asus motherboards, you can change the boot order by simply dragging and dropping the disk images accordingly with the mouse.

If this is not possible, look in the BIOS Features section, in the Boot Options item (the last item may be located in a different place, but the boot order is set there).

Configuring boot from a flash drive in AMI BIOS

Please note that in order to perform all the described actions, the flash drive must be connected to the computer in advance, before entering the BIOS. To set boot from a USB flash drive to AMI BIOS:

From the top menu, press the Right key to select Boot.
After that, select the item Hard Disk Drives and in the menu that appears, press Enter on 1st Drive
In the list, select the name of the flash drive - in the second picture, for example, this is Kingmax USB 2.0 Flash Disk. Press Enter, then Esc.

BIOS Boot Settings Menu

Next step:

Select "Boot device priority",
Select "First boot device", press Enter,
Again, specify the USB stick.

If you need to boot from a CD, then we indicate the DVD-ROM drive. Press Esc, in the menu above from the Boot item, move to the Exit item and select Save changes and exit or "Exit saving changes" - when asked if you are sure that if you want to save the changes made, you will need to select Yes or type "Y" from the keyboard, then press Enter. After that, the computer will reboot and start using the flash drive, disk or other device of your choice for loading.

Booting from a USB flash drive to BIOS AWARD or Phoenix

In order to select a device to boot into the Award BIOS, select Advanced BIOS Features in the main settings menu, then press Enter with the First Boot Device selected.

A list of devices from which you can boot will appear - HDD-0, HDD-1, etc., CD-ROM, USB-HDD and others. To boot from a USB flash drive, you need to install a USB-HDD or USB-Flash. For booting from a DVD or CD - CD - ROM. After that, go up one level by pressing Esc, and select the "Save & Exit Setup" menu item.

Configuring boot from external media in H2O BIOS

To boot from a USB flash drive into the InsydeH20 BIOS, which is found on many laptops, in the main menu, use the "right" key to reach the "Boot" item. Set External Device Boot to Enabled. Below, in the Boot Priority section, use the F5 and F6 keys to set the External Device to the first position. If you want to boot from DVD or CD, select Internal Optic Disc Drive.

Then go to Exit in the top menu and select “Save and Exit Setup”. The computer will restart from the correct media.

Boot from USB without logging into BIOS (only for Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 with UEFI)

If your computer has one of the latest versions of Windows installed, and the motherboard has UEFI software, then you can boot from a USB flash drive without even entering the BIOS settings.

To do this: go to settings - change computer settings (through the panel on the right in Windows 8 and 8.1), then open "Update and Recovery" - "Recovery" and click the "Restart" button in the "Special boot options" item.

On the Select Action screen that appears, select Use Device. USB device, network connection or DVD. "

On the next screen, you will see a list of devices from which you can boot, among which there should be your flash drive. If suddenly it is not there - click "View other devices". Once selected, the computer will reboot from the USB drive you specified.

It's so easy to select boot from a USB flash drive in the BIOS. Site material

CD / DVD discs are outdated today. They were replaced by USB drives.

The need to boot from a USB flash drive can arise when solving many problems:

installing a new operating system;
running in Live Cd mode;
to cure your computer from viruses and malware;
to fix errors that occur when loading the operating system;
pre-installation of additional drivers;
scanning the hard drive for problem sectors;
starting the operating system installed on the USB flash drive.

On many systems, booting from USB is disabled by default. Because of this, a user who wants to use a bootable USB flash drive may have problems changing the settings.

Features of booting from a USB flash drive

The order in which devices are selected to start is determined by the settings of Bios, a built-in firmware designed to provide the operating system with access to the device API.

To boot the system from a USB flash drive, you need to go to Bios and change the startup order, or use a special boot menu. However, this is not always easy to do, as the versions and types of firmware may differ on different motherboards.

If you need to boot from USB or any other storage device, you need to follow these steps:

insert a disc or USB flash drive;
turn on the computer or restart it;
enter the Bios or Boot menu and select the USB device;
if there are several connected devices, the system will automatically offer you a list to select the one you need.

Most modern motherboards work through a technology called UEFI. This is not just a more convenient graphical interface for the Bios firmware, but a new software with wider possibilities and flexible settings.

Uefi motherboards have a lot of new features, for example:

monitor the temperature of various devices and, in this regard, increase or decrease the speed of the fans;
adjust the frequency of overclocking of the central and graphic processor on those motherboards where it is provided by the developer;
work with many Bios settings from special software under the Windows operating system.

Video: select boot device in BIOS

Asrock H77M-ITX motherboard

The easiest way to boot the system from a USB stick is to use the Boot Menu. For every modern motherboard there is such an opportunity. To find out what combination or key you can do this, most often it is enough to read the system messages. As a last resort, you need to refer to the documentation for the board.

Asrock H77M-ITX allows you to select the launch option using the "F11" button. On the first try, you may not be able to get into the menu, so you need to press the key several times. If unsuccessful, just restart your computer and try again.

As a result, you should see a blue-blue background that says Asrock UEFI setup utility. In the "Please select boot device" menu, you need to select the required device to boot.

To configure the startup order of devices in the BIOS of the Asrock H77M-ITX motherboard, you must perform the following steps:

After restarting your computer, you should see the start of the launch from the flash drive.

Motherboard ASUS P8H77-I

You can get into the BIOS on computers with the ASUS P8H77-I motherboard in exactly the same way as described in the previous section, using the keys "Del" or "F2"... The menu for selecting devices for loading can be accessed by pressing the "F8" button.

The firmware interface is very different from the previous version. But the names of the various settings menus are almost identical.

To simplify the actions, there is a primary configuration mode and an additional one. In the function of the initial setup, that is, in the main window that you enter when loading Bios, there is an option to select the startup priority. In the USB picture, it is indicated as with uefi.

If, after restarting the system, the boot from the USB flash drive does not start, you must go to the "Advanced mode". This can be done using the "Advanced" button or by pressing the "F7" key.

Photo: advanced UEFI Bios setup mode on ASUS P8H77-I

To set the priority, you need to do the following:

find the item "USB Support" and assign it the "Full Initialization" parameter;

Photo: Enabling Full Initialization Support for USB Devices

go to changing the priority by activating the "Boot parameter No. 1", where you need to select a USB device;

if your device is not recognized as bootable, then it may not be in the list. Then you need to find the section "Hard disk boot order" and change the startup priority from here;

Photo: menu "Boot order of hard drives"

if you changed the priority according to point 4, then you need to make sure that the priority has changed. If this is not the case, choose the device yourself;

Photo: rechecking priority after changes in hard drive boot lists

now you need to save the parameters and exit, which can be done with the "F10" key.

The computer will reboot, after which the startup from USB should start. If this does not happen, try changing the port and repeat the operation.

How to boot from a bootable USB stick into Award Bios

Newer motherboards that work with uefi are much easier to set up. However, the need to boot from a USB flash drive may also arise on older systems. The settings for using a bootable USB drive may be slightly different, although the principle of operation described earlier is the same.

One of the most famous versions of Bios is the Award. There is no way to call the menu to select the startup priority. Therefore, we immediately proceed to setting up the BIOS.

In order to boot the system from a USB flash drive on a computer with a motherboard running Award, you need to do the following:

If the launch from the required drive has not been performed, there is one more parameter to check: the USB controller must be enabled in the "Integrated Peripherals" menu.

Photo: checking the activation of the controller

AMI BIOS

This firmware management system is more modern, so there is already a menu for selecting the startup sequence. It is activated with the "F11" button. You can get into the BIOS setup using the "Del" or "F2" buttons.

To select a boot priority, you must:

Phoenix-Award Bios

Phoenix-Award Bios is quite rare, and its firmware is a bit unusual. There is support for displaying a menu for quick selection of a bootable drive, it is called by pressing the "F11" key.

Interestingly, you will not find a USB-HDD in the Phoenix-Award menu. But other gadgets connected in this way are provided for the choice, for example Zip, CDROM and Floppy. To start from a flash drive, select Hard Disk, and then the required USB-HDD will appear in the list.

As for priority management through Bios, this is done almost identically to AMI.

The difference is that the following options must be selected in the Boot menu:

using the "+" and "-" keys, change the order. The first should be the Removable Device;
by activating the Removable Device and pressing the "Enter" button, select the flash drive from the drop-down list.

Photo: Removable Device first in the startup sequence list

The ability to boot the system from a flash drive is given by almost any Bios microsystem. Knowing the key combinations and the necessary menu items, you can quickly change the startup priorities.

More modern motherboards with uefi give you a lot more control over your system. If necessary, you can run different operating systems from different flash drives to manage any software.

All the best!

One of the most frequently asked questions from users when installing Windows: "why can't the computer (BIOS) see my flash drive?"... Naturally, I have repeatedly answered it, and more than once on the blog gave my recommendations. Now I decided to collect all of them together in this one article.

I'll tell you right away so that the computer (laptop) "sees" your bootable USB flash drive (on how to create it correctly) - you need to properly configure the BIOS (UEFI). If this is not done, then no matter how much you fight, nothing will come of it ...

In the article I will show you how to do this correctly using the example of several BIOS versions (UEFI). I think the note will be very useful for those who do not reinstall the system so often.

Perhaps, the article should be started not with BIOS settings, but with how to enter it 👀 ... This is also far from so obvious and simple for an inexperienced user.

In general, it all comes down (usually) to the fact that immediately after turning on the computer / laptop, while only the first logo appears at boot time, press the special. key (preferably several times). If you pressed the correct key, you will see the coveted BIOS settings window.

The most common buttons for entering BIOS: F2, Esc, Del. If you have a laptop, then it is possible that you need to press them together with the Fn button (i.e., for example, Fn + F2). It depends on the keyboard settings in the same BIOS ...

The main difficulty is that there is no single key to enter the BIOS! Each manufacturer may have their own specials. keys (sometimes, these are whole combinations of 3-4 buttons!).

Below I will give several options for how you can enter the BIOS and give links to articles where you can find out these cherished keys.

Option number 1

If you have Windows 8/10 installed on your computer, you don't have to guess with the buttons at all, but enter the BIOS from the OS interface. This is done quite simply, see the instructions, the link to which is given below.

To help!

How to enter UEFI (BIOS) from the Windows 8, 10 interface (without using special keys F2, Del, etc.) -

Option number 2

To find out the key to enter the BIOS, you can use the documentation (which came with your device upon purchase), or special. tables and specifications (of which there are plenty on the Internet).

I also have a few tables and instructions posted on my blog, maybe you can find something there.

Instructions!

1) how to enter BIOS or UEFI (instruction) -

2) tables with buttons for entering BIOS / Boot Menu for different PC manufacturers -

Option number 3

Pay attention to the first screen that appears immediately after restarting the computer (to see the first screen - just restart the computer, do not turn it on ...).

If you do not have time to see the "first" screen (or read the information on it) - press the key Pause (Break).

If you manage to do this, the screen will "freeze" and will wait for your next press (ie you can read and inspect everything).

The screenshot below shows the AMI BIOS welcome screen: F2 or Del- these are the buttons to enter the BIOS settings (in English: to run Setup).

AMI BIOS: F2 key - enter BIOS settings.

Option 4

Some laptops have specials. buttons for entering the BIOS (they are usually small, and are located either next to the power button or next to the power socket).

You need to press them with a pen (or pencil) when the laptop is turned off. After clicking on it, the device will turn on and you will be presented with a boot menu (from which you can go to the BIOS).

Boot Menu / Lenovo (as an example)

Basics of work

Note: for those who are already in the slightest degree familiar with BIOS management - this section of the article can be skipped.

Control keys, change settings

The BIOS will have to manage and set the settings without using the mouse (This scares many novice users. By the way, UEFI supports the Russian language and the mouse).

In fact, even in Windows (where the mouse works) - many actions are much faster using the keyboard!

The control buttons, for the most part, are the same everywhere (although there is a difference, it is usually not significant)... One more detail: there is a hint on the right or at the bottom in the BIOS: all the main control keys are indicated in it (see photo below).

Control Keys (AMI BIOS)

Main keys:

F1 - call help (help);
Arrows ← and → - select the settings section (for example, Boot, Advanced, etc.);
Arrows ↓ and - select a specific parameter in the required section;
+ and - - change the setting (increase / decrease);
F10 - Save BIOS settings and exit (you can press from any BIOS section);
ESC - exit;
Enter - set (approve) the selected parameter / or open a parameter or section for further configuration (in general, one of the most basic keys).

In general, knowing these ten buttons, you can easily change all BIOS settings.

Saving settings

You can change any settings in the BIOS, but they will take effect only after you have them save and restart the device (by the way, the computer / laptop restarts automatically after exiting the BIOS).

Press the key F10- in most BIOS versions, it means to save the settings and reboot the device;
Go to the section Exit and click on Save Changes and Exit(save settings and exit, an example is shown in the screenshot below - arrows 1 and 2).

By the way, you can exit the BIOS without saving the settings - for this, select in the section Exit option Discard Changes and Exit (discard settings and exit / do not save settings, exit).

You can also exit the BIOS by simply restarting the computer. (although, once again, this is not recommended ...).

Resetting the settings to optimal

If you changed any settings in the BIOS and the computer stopped booting (or, for example, the sound disappeared) - well, or you just decided to return everything back as it was - then you should know that the BIOS has a special function for resetting the settings. Those. this function will return all settings to default (i.e., it will do everything by default, as it was upon purchase).

There are two ways to reset the settings:

push the button F9(however, it does not work in all BIOS versions);
go to the section Exit, then click on Load BIOS Defaults(see screenshot below).

Resetting to default settings - AMI BIOS

By the way, after you load the default settings, you need to save them by pressing F10 (about this - see a little higher in the article).

In various BIOS versions - the name of the item for resetting the settings may differ slightly. For example, the screenshot below shows the section Exit for a Dell laptop - here you need to click on Restore defaults and then save the tinctures - Save Changes and Reset... After rebooting the device, it will work with default settings.

Reset to Default // Dell Laptop // Restore Defaults

BIOS setup for booting from flash drive / disk

Let's move on to the most important thing. I will consider the BIOS settings using the example of some of the most popular BIOS versions - AMI BIOS and Award BIOS(in principle, the main thing is to understand the meaning - everything is done in the same way everywhere, there is a slight difference in the menu designation).

AMI BIOS

First you need to go to the section Advanced(extended, see arrow 1 on the screenshot below), then you need to open the section USB Configuration... Then check that all USB ports are turned on (that is, that the inscription is lit in front of them Enabled)!

Checking USB ports - are they enabled?

1st Boot Device - CD / DVD ... (means that the first boot device from which the PC will try to boot is a CD / DVD drive. If there is no boot / installation disk in it, the computer will try to boot from the 2nd Boot Device);
2nd Boot Device - SATA: 5M-WDC WD5000(the hard drive of the computer. Windows is installed on it, therefore, it is it that will boot if there is no disc in the CD / DVD drive).

Naturally, with such a download queue, the computer will not boot from the USB flash drive!

How it was and how it should be to boot from a USB flash drive // AMI BIOS

In order for the BIOS to see your flash drive, you need to change the boot queue to the following:

USB: Generic USB SD;
CD / DVD: 6M-TSST;
SATA: 5M-WDC WD5000.

In this case, the BIOS will first check the USB flash drive inserted into the USB port, then the CD / DVD drive, and then boot from the hard disk. In most cases, this is the best option.

Award BIOS

In principle, it is configured in the same way, there is a slight difference in the menu designation. And so, after entering the BIOS, I recommend immediately opening the section Standard CMOS Features.

In this section, check if USB ports (devices) are enabled. Just make sure that opposite the lines where "USB" is mentioned is everywhere (example in the screenshot below).

USB ports: are they working? They work!

First Boot Device - USB-HDD (The best choice for booting from a USB flash drive is USB-HDD. In exceptional cases, if the BIOS suddenly does not see your flash drive, try USB-FDD) ;
Second Boot Device - Hard Disk.

Laptop BIOS setup

It is performed in the same way as for a computer. True, there may be some "serious" differences in individual models, but on the whole everything is identical.

In laptops, to configure the boot - there is a separate BOOT section. Opening it - all download options are available to you.

I will give a universal version of the parameters that is most often used. (using Dell Inspiron 3000 series laptop as an example):

Secure Boot - (protected boot mode is disabled. Only new versions of Windows 8, 10 support it, and many have several operating systems, or use 7-ku ...);
- (fast loading - in most cases, it doesn't speed up that much ...)
1st Boot Priority - the first bootable device (USB-stick);
2nd Boot Priority is the second boot device (hard drive).

In many other laptop models, the BIOS is configured in the same way, the menus and settings are similar, or the same.

A few words about UEFI

Modern computers and laptops use UEFI instead of BIOS. It is a more advanced and advanced BIOS version: for example, you can work with a mouse in it, often there is a Russification of the menu, etc. Within the framework of this article I will say that in terms of editing the Boot section, everything is the same here ...

For example, the photo below shows the main UEFI window on an Asus laptop, which is displayed immediately after entering it. In order to open the extended menu and find the Boot section - pay attention to the bottom of the window: you need to press the key F7 (or even press F8- and immediately start booting from a USB flash drive).

In the advanced settings in the Boot section, everything is done in the same way as in the "normal" BIOS: you need a USB flash drive (in my case "jetFlashTranscend 16 GB") just move to the first place, and then save the settings (key F10) .

Booting from a USB flash drive / disk using the Boot Menu

Why configure and change the boot queue in the BIOS when you can boot from a USB flash drive by pressing a single button?

We are talking about Boot Menu - boot menu, translated into Russian. If you call this menu, then you can choose where to boot your computer / laptop: from a hard disk, from a CD / DVD-disk, from a flash drive, from an SD-card, etc.

The button for calling the Boot Menu is usually indicated on the first screen that you see after turning on. An example in the photo below:

F2 or Del - enter BIOS settings;
F11 - call the Boot Menu.

Calling the Boot Menu, you will see all the devices from which you can boot. An example in the photo below: you can boot from a hard disk, flash drive and CD / DVD drive.

Why BIOS does not boot from flash drive / disk

1) Disabled USB controller in BIOS

Almost all BIOS versions have an option to disable USB ports. Of course, if they are disabled, then you will not be able to boot from a USB drive. Check if they are enabled (or reset the settings to default) - just above in the article, I gave how this is done.

2) Incorrectly written bootable USB flash drive

Often it can be written incorrectly due to incorrect program settings. (in which you recorded it), or a "broken" ISO image with the system. I recommend that you read this article:

3) After restarting the computer, the installation starts over

Quite often the following situation occurs. You inserted a USB flash drive, the computer booted from it and the installation began, then it rebooted, and the installation began again. And so in a circle ...

In this case, just remove the USB stick and restart your computer. It will boot from the hard drive (where the installation files from the flash drive have already been copied)- and the installation will continue (rather than start over).

4) USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

Now on modern PCs / laptops there are several types of USB ports: USB 3.0 (USB 3.1) and USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 - marked in blue)... "Old" Windows OS do not support USB 3.0, so in cases where the flash drive is "invisible", I recommend trying to install the OS from the USB 2.0 port.

Case in point: USB 2.0 and USB3.0

5) USB-HDD, USB-FDD, etc.

In BIOS, when setting the boot order, usually you need to select USB-HDD, but in some cases the BIOS does not see the USB flash drive. In this case, try changing the USB-HDD to USB-FDD.

6) Error "Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key"

It often occurs if you have connected, for example, a disk (floppy disk) to a computer that does not have boot records. Just take out and unplug all media except the one from which you intend to install (for example, a USB stick).

Instructions! Solution of the error "reboot and select proper ..." -

7) Disconnect all extras from the computer. equipment

It is also recommended to disconnect the second monitor, printers, scanners, etc. from the computer. The fact is that when installing Windows, this can create additional problems. For example, I had a case that Windows misidentified the default monitor and "sent" the image to another monitor that was turned off (and I watched a "black" screen ...).

8) Enable Legacy Mode

In the Boot section, you need to change the boot mode from EFI (UEFI) to Legacy (if any). In this regard, I gave a recommendation above. The fact is that not all Windows operating systems support the "new" feature (besides, you need to correctly write the USB flash drive for this installation mode).

9) Turn off Secure Boot

In the BIOS in the Boot section (usually) there is a Secure Boot option - also disable it, turn it to Disable (if any).

10) Enable Launch CSM (if present (usually a Boot partition))

In BIOS, under Boot, change Launch CSM to Enable (if any).

How convenient a USB Flash drive is to use, you can talk endlessly. However, it is not the purpose of this article to enumerate the advantages and benefits of this removable storage medium.

It will be about how to set up a boot from a USB flash drive in BIOS. Indeed, often the user is faced with the problem of inability to install the operating system or cannot use the Live USB bootable shell software using the mentioned gadget.

Let's figure out what is the cause of electronic immunity and what settings need to be applied in order for the Flash storage device to be "noticed and identified" by the BIOS microsystem as a full-fledged bootloader.

Bios is different

Today, computer manufacturers widely use three main types of BIOS microsystems:

Award

AMI (American Megatrends, Inc.)

Phoenix (Phoenix Technologies, Ltd.)

Meanwhile, each of them is individually subdivided into many versions and can be used on computers of various types and modifications.

Despite the generally accepted asceticism of the BIOS interface and standardization in management (with the exception, perhaps, of the UEFI BIOS, which will be discussed separately), the names of the sections and their location in the working area of the microsystem are often, as they say, regulated by the manufacturer, and therefore are distinctive interpretation.

At the same time, one should not forget about such a factor as the built-in level of functionality relative to a specific basic system, which, in general, can be compensated for by increasing or, on the contrary, lowering the current BIOS version. By the way, you can learn more about the BIOS update process on laptops from the article posted .

Changing Boot Device Priorities - Practical Examples

So, in order to put a boot from a USB flash drive in BIOS, you need to perform a few simple manipulations in the basic microsystem. However, in view of the differences described above, sometimes this process, frankly, is very difficult. Therefore, it makes sense to deal with each individual case, that is, by an example, see how the boot from a USB flash drive is set for each specific BIOS system.

Assigning the USB mass storage device as the master bootloader in the AMI BIOS

Before you enter the microsystem interface, the USB flash drive must be connected to the appropriate connector. Use only primary ports.

Use the left / right keys to navigate to the Boot tab - press the Enter key.

Go to the item "Hard Disk Drives" (down) - again "Enter" and when you activate the item "1st Drive", which means "First drive", select the name of the installed flash drive from the drop-down list.

When finished, press "ESC".

Now use the item "Boot device priority" - "1st Drive" - "Enter" and specify the USB flash drive again.

Press "ESC" twice and go to the "Exit" tab, where you need to activate the "Exit saving changes" item.

We agree to the save request - "Yes".

The changes you make will take effect after the computer restarts.

Booting from a USB stick to AWARD and Phoenix BIOS

Go to the second item "Advanced BIOS Features".

Using the "Enter" key, activate the "First Boot Device".

In the drop-down menu, you must specify "USB Flash" or "USB-HDD".

After you have specified the boot device - press "ESC".

Use the hotkey "F10" to save the changes.

How to configure BIOS InsideH20 to boot from a USB flash drive

In some laptop models, you may also come across this BIOS option.

Go to the "Boot" tab.

Set the “External Device Boot” item to “Enabled”.

Now in the "Boot Priority" block, use the "F5" and "F6" keys to set the "External Device Boot" parameter to the first position in the list.

Next, go to the "Exit" tab and select "Save and Exit Setup".

After that, the laptop will boot from the USB flash drive.

Manipulating UEFI Settings: Changing Boot Order

As a rule, when entering the advanced BIOS microsystem, all active drives are displayed on the main screen (at its bottom). Using the mouse, drag the USB stick to the first position.

In some versions of the UEFI BIOS, this feature is not available. However, your attention should be drawn to the "Bios Features" or "Boot" section, where you need to set your USB flash drive as a priority bootloader.

Boot menu is the fastest way to boot from a USB stick

Literally in all BIOS versions there is such an opportunity as - to boot from a specific device without executing a script for entering the microsystem management interface.

Depending on the type of computer, the version of the operating system and even the design features of the computing device, the process of calling the Boot menu service can be radically different.

The main keys with which you can enter the fastboot menu

In some laptops, the manufacturer provides a special button "Nano Button" or "One Key Recovery" (you can find out about some details ), through which you can also get to the fastboot menu.

In conclusion: on "button omissions"

In some cases, after turning on the computer, the process of loading the operating system is very fast, which in turn can become a kind of obstacle to entering the BIOS and calling the "Boot menu". In most cases, this "inconvenience" is observed in computers with preinstalled Windows 8 or, the latest, 10th version.

If you are faced with such a difficulty, the solution is ... You can also try disabling the "Fast Boot" option. Enter "button" in the search field of the start menu and select "Configure the functions of the power buttons" - perform the necessary actions. As you can see, there are plenty of options for booting from a USB flash drive. Choose the one that suits you best.

There are many types of BIOS: Ami, Award, Phoenix Award, UEFI. Let's figure out which buttons to press when booting a computer or laptop in order to go to BIOS and put a boot from a USB flash drive to install windows. I want to note that the traditional key delete, F2 to enter the BIOS. Below are combinations of buttons on how to enter BIOS in order to boot from a USB flash drive.

Buttons for entering bios from laptop and computer manufacturers.

Buttons from BIOS manufacturers

How to put a boot from a USB flash drive in BIOS for installing Windows

To begin with, you don't always need to go into BIOS to swap the bootloader for installing windows. For this there is the so-called launch menu... To go there, you need to turn on the computer, sometimes a key is written. In this case, F12. Press the key that is written in the word Boot Menu.

Where will we start the computer: USB flash drive or other devices. The next step is to install the windows system.

How to install a boot from a USB flash drive in Ami Bios

Push Device Priority.

In line 1st devise we set the priority from the flash drive. This is usually all, but many have come across why I did everything right, and the computer does not start from a flash drive. It is just necessary to specify sometimes, in addition to priority, forced loading in the line Hard Disk Drives.

V Hard Disk Drives we set a forced start from a flash drive.
V 1st drive choose the carrier.
Press F10 to save.

It turned out that in the 1st Devise and Hard Disk Drives settings there is a bootloader with USB Flash i.e. we put the priority option, tried it and it didn’t work. Then we set a forced launch and everything worked out for us. And so in all versions of the BIOS, if the priority loading did not work.

How to install a boot from a USB stick in Award Bios

Go to Advanced Features.

We press First Device, in the context menu we set from which bootloader we will start the computer. We have selected the primary launch device.

Hard Disk Priority put the flash drive in 1st place. (If in First Device choose to start from a drive, then you need to put a USB flash drive in Hard Disk Priority).
Award is ready, press F10 to save.

How to install a boot from a USB flash drive in Phoenix Award Bios

Customization Advanced, in line First Boot Device we put a USB flash drive or other device.
Push F10 to save.

New UEFI BIOS in which you can control the mouse.

Line Boot Priority, swap by dragging with the mouse. Can be done through advanced settings> Exit / Advanced mode and choose Advanced mode.

Presses Boot and choose in Boot Option # 1 loader.

It turned out to be very simple to go to BIOS and install a boot from a USB flash drive to install Windows, you just need to change just the type of boot. And remember the preemptive and force bootloader.