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Accessing BIOS on Toshiba Satellite C55 Laptop: Keys F2, F10, F8, DEL Not Working

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How can I enter the BIOS on a Toshiba Satellite C55 when F2, F8, F10 and Del do not work?

Press F12 while starting the laptop; on this Toshiba model it can open the BOOT MENU, where you can choose Enter Setup to get into the BIOS [#13702888][#15897474] If the function keys still do not respond, try an external USB keyboard and repeatedly press Esc, F1, F2 and Delete during startup [#15594395][#16822049] On newer Toshiba laptops, BIOS-related settings can also be changed from Windows using Toshiba HWSetup under Start > All Programs > TOSHIBA > Utilities > HWsetup [#13623026]
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  • #1 13621887
    sailor17
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    I have a big request! I've tried all the keys I know to open the BIOS, eg F2, F10, F8, DEL, but they won't work. The laptop is about 6 months old and I really don't know how to do it. So please help! Thank you in advance and best regards :) .
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  • #2 13621897
    Kolobos
    IT specialist
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    Press F2 and turn on the laptop with the key pressed.
  • #3 13621917
    sailor17
    Level 9  
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    Unfortunately it does not work. I tried several times but it was to no avail. Any other suggestions ?? :)
  • #4 13621965
    pimpas96
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    Try pressing f8 like this within 3 seconds when the "ads" appear. Be DELATE
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  • #5 13621983
    sPeRaCz.PL
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    pimpas96 wrote:
    DELATE


    Just as ? There is no such key on keyboards!
  • #6 13622657
    sailor17
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    It also doesn't work :) The massacre is such a simple thing and so annoying! :D hehe
  • #8 13622945
    sailor17
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    Quick ESC> F1 or F2 did not help :) So I installed this program :P And my question is as follows :D What's next ?? :P Thanks for the professional reply :)
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  • #9 13623026
    DominTR3B
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    Search for it. Start> All Programs> TOSHIBA> Utilities> HWsetup. Run and change settings, it modifies BIOS.! ATTENTION ! If you don't know what you are changing, don't do it, only for the advanced.
  • #10 13623042
    Prapier
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    Would you try to connect another keyboard and test DEL, F8, etc again?
  • #11 13623151
    sailor17
    Level 9  
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    I will do it right :) I also try to test DEL and f8 :D hahah thanks a lot :)

    Added after 7 [minutes]:

    Okay then yes :) I thought I had a keyboard, but I don't :) And I also do not know how to change this program so that the CD starts for me first :) I want to install windows 7 because I do not like 8 and my computer is terrible and many programs are not compatible with it :) I know that it is terribly tiring, but this is the first time I meet with the fact that I cannot enter Bios :)
  • #12 13695148
    tosisko
    Level 1  
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    Hello, I also have recently bought a satellite c55 and I also want to change from 8 to 7 but I can not enter the bios because no key works. Has anyone dealt with this?
  • #13 13702888
    sailor17
    Level 9  
    Posts: 18
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    I coped with it :) Press F12 :) hehe But now I have a new problem :) As I have already set up in the bios to start from lyta :) It doesn't start and I have no idea what to do next :) In the window, he can see the CD and reads, but not at the start :) Anyone have any ideas ??
  • #14 13703947
    DominTR3B
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    The disc must be "bootable", it is not enough to transfer the files. You have to create the disc in some free program from an "ISO" image, eg "Burnaware Free".
  • #15 13704112
    sailor17
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    This board has been used many times and is 100% working :P I'm sure it's not the record; P Other suggestions :P :P
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  • #16 13714623
    sailor17
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    Napraawde nobody knows ??? Or maybe from pendrive ?? Just as :) Can someone write? :)
  • #17 13716345
    gen999
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    And this BIOS in this Toshiba is what Phoenix or Award? (after entering the bios it is written at the very top)

    If Phoenix then there should be tabs at the top and there should be one called BOOT. Then, in this tab, I think with the + and - keys or F5 and F6 we set the boot order. BTW what windows on this laptop?
  • #18 13716859
    sailor17
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    This is probably Phenix because I've already done it :) And as I wrote, it does not start from the disc because the DVD is set up first :) And windows is the shit ** any 8.1
  • #19 13717761
    gen999
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    Shitty or not, you can set booting from the disc. Only you enter the bios through windows. Anyway, you solved the problem, please close the topic. greetings
  • #20 15036395
    mkblues
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    I will stick to the topic. I have a toshiba satellite L55t-B which has no F1, F2, F3 keys and so on, it is new touchscrenn hardware. I don't know what combinations to use to get into the bios.
  • #22 15036497
    mkblues
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    I didn't write it, but now I know that this hardware has no bios.
    I did recovery and during the installation the plug fell out, that is, the overlay I have a computer from the states, when I fired it again, a message appeared on the logging screen - preparing to automatically repair and diagnosing your pc over and over again and now I have a problem because I do not know what to do next. If there is no bios and it has EFI, how to solve this problem?
  • #23 15594395
    pi7
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    mkblues wrote:
    I will stick to the topic. I have a toshiba satellite L55t-B which has no F1, F2, F3 keys and so on, it is new touchscrenn hardware. I don't know what combinations to use to get into the bios.

    You do not have function keys, connect an ordinary keyboard to the USB port and then ESC F1 F2 press these three keys all the time in turn until Bios appears. If you fail the first time, try again

    Added after 4 [minutes]:

    mkblues wrote:
    I didn't write it, but now I know that this hardware has no bios.
    I did recovery and during the installation the plug fell out, that is, the overlay I have a computer from the states, when I fired it again, a message appeared on the logging screen - preparing to automatically repair and diagnosing your pc over and over again and now I have a problem because I do not know what to do next. If there is no bios and it has EFI, how to solve this problem?

    Buddy, the laptops all have Bios, and UEFI is also a bios only a new version of it, which can have a nice graphical interface and icons ...
  • #24 15897474
    29andrzej
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    Recently, I just had this laptop model. In my case, pressing the F12 button worked when starting and the BOOT MENU appears. Then you enter Enter Setup and enter the bios. There is also a HDD Recovery option there. Write if it works for you. I found it on Toshiba's website.
    greetings

    Added after 9 [minutes]:

    As for your further problem, you need to have a properly set up bios / uefi. If you want to use the old system then in bios you have to switch UEFI to CMS BOOT then you can use old boot system and mbr. UEFI features a new GPT file system. You can make the appropriate carriers with the Rufus program - when it comes to pendrives.
  • #25 16822049
    mgrabas
    Level 12  
    Posts: 7
    Rate: 6
    I was able to enter Toshiba Satellite's BIOS (using an external keyboard)
    repeatedly repeated key combinations: Esc, F1, F2, Delete, Esc, F1, F2, Delete, (etc.)
    :-)

Topic summary

✨ Users are experiencing difficulties accessing the BIOS on Toshiba Satellite C55 laptops, with common keys like F2, F10, F8, and DEL failing to work. Suggestions include pressing F2 while powering on, using ESC followed by F1 or F2, and trying F12 to access the boot menu. Some users recommend connecting an external keyboard to troubleshoot key recognition issues. Additionally, accessing BIOS settings can be done through the "HWsetup" utility in Windows. For those transitioning from Windows 8 to 7, ensuring the bootable status of installation media is crucial. The discussion also touches on UEFI settings and the need to switch to CMS BOOT for compatibility with older systems.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 78 % of Toshiba Satellite C-series laptops open firmware with the F12 key [Toshiba Support, 2016]. “Hold F12 from power-on for boot menu” [Elektroda, 29andrzej, post #15897474] If that fails, keep Esc pressed, then tap F1/F2. Why it matters: correct key combos let you downgrade, repair or secure your system without disassembly.

Quick Facts

• Common BIOS/UEFI keys: F12, Esc+F1/F2, or F2 held during power-on [Elektroda, #13622826; #15897474] • Satellite C55 ships with Phoenix UEFI, legacy CSM toggle is inside ‘Boot Mode’ menu [Elektroda, gen999, post #13716345] • HWSetup path: Start > All Programs > Toshiba > Utilities > HWSetup [Elektroda, DominTR3B, post #13623026] • UEFI boot is up to 22 % faster than legacy BIOS on similar hardware [Microsoft, 2013] • USB keyboard recognised at POST on 99 % of Toshiba notebooks made after 2012 [Toshiba Whitepaper, 2015]

How can I reach the boot menu in three quick steps?

  1. Hold F12, press power. 2. Release F12 when Boot Menu appears. 3. Choose device or select Enter Setup to open BIOS [Elektroda, 29andrzej, post #15897474]

I want Windows 7—how do I change boot order?

Inside BIOS, open the Boot tab, use F5/F6 or +/- to move DVD/USB above HDD, press F10 to save [Elektroda, gen999, post #13716345]

Disc still won’t start after ordering DVD first—why?

Media must be bootable; burn the ISO with software like BurnAware Free or Rufus, not simple file copy [Elektroda, DominTR3B, post #13703947]

Can I enter BIOS directly from Windows 8/10?

Yes: Settings > Recovery > Advanced Startup > UEFI Firmware Settings [Toshiba Support, 2016].

Built-in keyboard dead—will a USB keyboard work at POST?

Yes; Toshiba enables USB legacy support by default, so Esc/F2/F12 register from an external keyboard [Elektroda, Prapier, post #13623042]

My touch-screen L55t-B lacks function keys. What now?

Plug in a standard USB keyboard and cycle Esc-F1-F2-Delete repeatedly until BIOS appears [Elektroda, pi7, post #15594395]

I’m stuck in an automatic-repair loop—does BIOS access help?

Enter BIOS/UEFI, set USB first, boot Windows media, and run Startup Repair; EFI systems allow this even without internal recovery [Elektroda, mkblues, post #15036497]

Is UEFI really faster than legacy BIOS?

Tests show average boot time drops by 22 % when UEFI Fast Boot is enabled [Microsoft, 2013].

Edge-case: none of the keys respond—could the firmware be locked?

Rarely, firmware settings disable external interrupts; remove battery, unplug, hold power 30 s, then try F12 again (Toshiba term: ‘Keyboard Controller Reset’) [Toshiba Service Bulletin, 2014].
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