The Boot Menu

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To access the boot menu on a laptop running Linux, restart your computer and press the appropriate key (often F2, F12, Esc, or Del) during the startup process. This will allow you to select boot options or enter the BIOS/UEFI settings.

Accessing the Boot Menu on Linux Laptops

To access the boot menu on a Linux laptop, follow these steps based on your system’s firmware type (BIOS or UEFI).

For BIOS-based Systems

  1. Restart your laptop.
  2. Press the appropriate key during the boot process. Common keys include: F2 F10 F12 Esc Del
  3. Select the boot option using the arrow keys and press Enter.

For UEFI-based Systems

  1. Restart your laptop.

  2. Press the appropriate key during the boot process. Common keys include: F2 F10 F12 Esc Del

    Access the boot menu by selecting the boot option from the UEFI firmware settings.

Boot Menu Options

Once in the boot menu, you will see several options, including:

Option Description

Install Linux Launches the installation program for Linux. Test this media & install Checks the integrity of the installation media before proceeding. Troubleshooting Provides options to resolve installation issues. Install in basic graphics mode Allows installation if the graphical interface fails to load correctly. Rescue a Linux system Repairs issues preventing normal booting. Boot from local drive Boots the system from the first installed disk without starting installation.

Customizing Boot Options

These steps will help you access the boot menu and customize your boot options effectively.