Turning off Fast Boot on your ASUS motherboard typically involves accessing the UEFI/BIOS settings during startup. This allows you to adjust various system configurations, including boot options.
Disabling Fast Boot can sometimes be helpful for accessing the BIOS more easily, troubleshooting boot issues, or using certain bootable devices.
Here's how to turn off the Fast Boot function based on common steps for ASUS motherboards:
Steps to Disable Fast Boot
To disable the Fast Boot feature, you need to enter the BIOS/UEFI interface of your ASUS motherboard. Follow these steps:
- Access BIOS/UEFI: Start your computer and press the required key during the initial boot screen. On most ASUS motherboards, you press the Hotkey [F2] or the [Del] key repeatedly right after powering on.
- Enter Advanced Mode: Once in the BIOS Utility screen, you might be in EZ Mode. Press Hotkey [F7] or use the cursor to click [Advanced Mode]① that the screen displayed to switch to the advanced view.
- Navigate to Boot Settings: Go to the [Boot]② screen within the Advanced Mode.
- Select Fast Boot: Find and select the [Fast Boot]③ item in the Boot configuration options.
- Disable Fast Boot: Change the setting for Fast Boot to [Disabled]④.
- Save and Exit: Save the changes you've made. Press Hotkey [F10] and select [Ok]⑤. The computer will then restart with the Fast Boot function disabled.
Summary Table
Here is a quick overview of the steps:
| Step | Action | Key/Option |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Enter BIOS | Press during startup | F2 or Del |
| 2. Go to Advanced Mode | Switch from EZ Mode | F7 or Click |
| 3. Navigate | Go to the Boot section | Boot Screen |
| 4. Select Fast Boot | Find the option | Fast Boot Item |
| 5. Disable | Change the setting | Disabled |
| 6. Save & Exit | Confirm changes and restart | F10 & Ok |
By following these steps, you successfully disable the Fast Boot feature on your ASUS motherboard, which is configured through the UEFI/BIOS settings.
