Using F keys to access computer bios options

[bigpup]

When a computer first starts to bootup.
There is a small period of time when you can access the bios.
All computers use a specific keyboard F key to access bios options.
It is up to computer manufacture what keys are used.

Example:
F2 to access bios setup.
F8, F11, F9, etc... to access a boot device selection menu.

It always says to press a specific F key.
But a single press of the key usually will not make it do what is expected.
So, you press it multiple times hoping it will make it work.

Simple solution.
Press the F key and do not release it, keeping it pressed down.
When the screen pops up, that it is supposed to make visible.
Release the key.

[cobaka]

@bigpup

Here, on several Dell laptops, I see the problem you describe with the 'F' key and bios access.
I am of the view that many older BIOSes were poorly written and the resulting code poorly tested.

During the booting process the software will often 'stall' at specific stages - this is indicated by the progress bar running along the bottom of the screen.
I found that pressing a particular key several times (eg F2 or F12 for a Dell) can help (or create) this problem.
I will try your idea and see what happens.

cobaka.

[williwaw]

sometimes the stalls are various timouts that can be adjusted in the bios settings. I have had to add time to the post to make things easier. often the post timeout can be missed if the monitor does not come up fast. Usually it will tell you about a few different f options.