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HP Notebook PCs - Restore defaults in BIOS

If you have made changes to the BIOS settings, you can use UEFI BIOS to restore the default settings.

Restore BIOS defaults on HP commercial notebooks

To restore BIOS defaults on HP Workstations, HP Elite, HP Pro, and HP ZHAN series notebook PCs, use the following procedure.

Note:

BIOS interface might vary depending on the notebook series.

Back up and save all the important information on your computer, and then turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer, and then press f10 repeatedly to enter BIOS.
Under the Main tab, use the up and down arrow keys to select Restore Defaults, and then press enter.
Click Yes to load the default settings.
Under the Main tab, use the up and down arrow keys to select Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
When prompted, click Yes to save changes and exit.

Restore BIOS defaults on HP consumer notebooks

Use one of the following methods to restore BIOS defaults.

Restore BIOS defaults via BIOS interface

To restore BIOS defaults on consumer notebook PCs via BIOS interface, use the following procedure.

Note:

BIOS interface might vary depending on the notebook series.

Back up and save all the important information on your computer, and then turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer, and then press f10 repeatedly to enter BIOS.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Exit tab.
Under the Exit tab, do one of the following, depending on your BIOS interface:
- Select Load Setup Defaults using the up and down arrow keys, press enter, and then, when prompted, click Yes to save the changes and exit.
- Select Save Changes and Exit using the up and down arrow keys, press enter, and then, when prompted, click Yes to save the changes and exit.

Restore BIOS defaults via key press combination

To restore BIOS defaults on consumer notebook PCs via key press combination, use the following procedure.

Note:

If your system has a x86 processor, this procedure also resets the CMOS.

To confirm the type of system, search for and open System Information, and then check the System Type field. For example, if your system uses an ARM processor, ARM is listed in the System Type field. If your system uses a x86 processor, x64 or x32 is listed in the System Type field.

Turn off the computer, and then make sure that the AC adapter is connected to power.
Press and hold the Windows key and v key, and then simultaneously press the power button.
After 2 to 3 seconds, continue to press Windows + v, but release the power button.

Depending on your system, you might see a message about the default options that will be restored:
- ARM processor notebooks
- x86 processor notebooks
Press enter to restart the computer.

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