UEFI and BIOS USB boot settings, boot manager, boot menu, and system hardware options for Award, Phoenix, AMI firmware based motherboard BIOSes.
The following list of USB BIOS boot settings and options has been thoroughly tested with various Linux USB installs. While there may be additional options, this guide serves as a simple checklist to help familiarize you with boot options and their usage. Be sure to check back often, as I will continuously update this list with new information.
How to Open, Enter, or Access BIOS or USB Boot Menu using a Hotkey. To configure your computer's hardware settings, you need to enter BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). This firmware interface allows you to adjust critical system parameters, such as setting up a USB boot or managing boot devices. Different manufacturers assign various BIOS hotkeys or key combinations that can be pressed during the startup process to access the setup menu.
BIOS USB Booting tips and tricks. BIOS settings for booting from USB devices. The system BIOS can be complicated to someone who is not yet familiar with all of the settings. Here are a few tips to help increase your chances of successfully USB booting from a Live Linux system, Windows Installer, or other System Utility installed on your bootable USB flash drive.
USB Boot Manager: How to Access the Boot Menu on a Phoenix Award BIOS to Select a USB Flash Drive as the First Boot Device. Booting from a USB flash drive allows you to run or install an operating system, perform system recovery, or run a live system without using your internal hard drive.
