Configuring BIOS Boot Settings

The system has been successfully migrated. You have to adjust the BIOS boot priority to start from the new disk.
(Estimated time: 5 minutes)

Step 1
Enter BIOS Settings

1. Restart your computer

Click and go to Start Menu → Power → Restart.

💡 Tip: Holding the Shift key while clicking "Restart" can help you access BIOS more easily.

2. Press the Hotkey

As soon as the brand LOGO appears during reboot, repeatedly press the designated hotkey (3-4 times per second, for about 5 seconds).

Common BIOS Hotkeys by Brand

Brand Hotkeys
Dell F2 / F12
HP F10 / Esc
Lenovo F1 / F2
ASUS F2 / Del
Acer F2 / Del
MSI Del / F2
Gigabyte Del / F12
Samsung F2 / F10
Toshiba F2 / F12
Sony VAIO F1 / F2

Step 2
Adjust Boot Priority

1. Locate the Boot Menu

Navigate to the top menu bar by using the arrow keys. Look for the "Boot", "Boot Order", "Boot Priority", or "Startup" tabs.

2. Identify the New Disk

Look for your new drive in the list based on the following information:

• Model Name: e.g., Samsung SSD 970 EVO, WD Blue, Kingston.

• Capacity: e.g., 500GB, 1TB (the new disk is usually larger).

• Interface Type: NVMe (M.2) or SATA.

💡 Tip: If only "HDD 0" or "HDD 1" is shown, check the capacity in brackets or take a photo of the original settings to compare.

3. Move to 1st Place

Select the new disk and move it to the top (1st) position by using the + / - keys, F5 / F6, or Enter key.

Example:
1st Boot Device: Samsung SSD 970 EVO (New Disk)
2nd Boot Device: WD Blue 500GB (Old Disk)

Step 3
Save and Restart

1. Save Settings

There are 2 different ways to save the settings:

• Way 1: Press F10 (most brands) or F4 (ASUS/Gigabyte).

• Way 2: Navigate to the "Exit" or "Save & Exit" menu and select "Save Changes and Exit".

💡 Tip: Usually, you can find the shortcut keys for saving and exiting at the bottom of the screen.

2. Confirm and Wait

Select "Yes" or "OK" in the pop-up. The computer will restart automatically.

⚠️ Important: The first boot from a new disk may take 1–3 minutes. Please be patient and do not force a shutdown.

3. Verify Success

You have succeeded once you see the Windows Login Screen.

Recommendation: Run the system for 1–2 weeks to ensure stability before formatting the old disk.

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

• Cannot enter BIOS: Try pressing the hotkey earlier while rebooting or holding the Shift key while clicking "Restart".

• Black screen/No boot: Re-enter BIOS and ensure the new disk is definitely set as the 1st priority.

• "No Bootable Device" error: Check the physical connection of the new disk; try re-plugging the data and power cables.

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