When using an Acer computer, sometimes we need to boot through a USB flash drive to install the operating system or perform system maintenance. However, in order to boot the USB stick, we need to go to the BIOS settings and configure it first. This article will introduce in detail the steps and precautions for ACER to enter the BIOS to set up the USB flash drive boot to help you easily complete the relevant operations.
1. Understand BIOS and USB flash drive boot
First of all, we want to understand what BIOS and USB flash drive boot are. The BIOS is the basic input-output system of a computer, which is responsible for hardware initialization and self-test when the computer boots up, as well as loading the operating system. The USB flash drive boot is to boot the computer by making a bootable USB flash drive, which can be used to install the operating system or perform system maintenance and other operations.
2. Preparations
Before proceeding with the BIOS setup, we need to make the following preparations:
1.Prepare a bootable USB flash drive. The USB flash drive needs to be in FAT32 format, and it needs to contain the operating system or maintenance tools you want to install.
2.Make sure your computer is turned off and disconnected. During the operation, you must be careful to avoid causing damage to the computer.
3.Know your computer model and motherboard model. Different models of motherboards may have different ways of entering the BIOS, so you need to know in advance.
3. Go to BIOS settings
Next, we can start to enter the BIOS settings.
1.Power on your computer and immediately press the F2 key. In an ACER computer, the BIOS settings are usually accessed by pressing the F2 key. If your computer model is different, it may vary, and you can check the prompt on the screen when you turn it on.
2.In the pop-up Boot Priority Order setting window, move the up and down arrow keys to move "USB HDD" to the first item. This is to set the USB flash drive as the first boot item to ensure that the computer is able to load the operating system or maintenance tools from the USB flash drive when it boots.
3.Press the F10 key to save the settings and exit the BIOS. After confirming that the settings are correct, we need to press the F10 key to save the settings and exit the BIOS. In this way, we have completed the setup of the USB flash drive boot.
4. Precautions
There are a few things to keep in mind when making BIOS settings:
1.You must be careful when operating to avoid damage to your computer. If you are not sure how to operate, you can consult the relevant instruction manual or consult a professional technician first.
2.When setting up the USB flash drive to boot, you need to make sure that the USB flash drive is in FAT32 format and contains the operating system or maintenance tools you want to install. If the USB flash drive is not in the correct format or the content is incomplete, it may cause the boot failure.
3.If you encounter problems during the setup process or are unable to resolve the issue, you can try to restore the BIOS default settings or contact a professional technician for assistance.
4.The options in the BIOS settings may vary depending on the motherboard model and computer model, so you need to set them up according to your actual situation. If you are not sure how to operate, you can consult the relevant instruction manual or consult a professional technician first.
With the above steps, we can easily enter the BIOS settings of the ACER computer and set up the USB flash drive to boot. This operation can help us to install the operating system or perform system maintenance. During operation, it is necessary to pay attention to safety and prudent operation to avoid damage to the computer. If you encounter a problem or can't fix it, you can try to restore the BIOS default settings or contact a professional technician for help.