How to Successfully Exit Asus UEFI BIOS Utility

Are you stuck in the Asus UEFI BIOS utility and struggling to exit? This article will guide you through the process of navigating the Asus UEFI BIOS utility, troubleshooting encountered issues, and exiting the BIOS menu smoothly.

Navigating the Asus UEFI BIOS Utility

When faced with a stuck Asus UEFI BIOS utility, it's crucial to follow these steps to navigate and exit properly. Here's a step-by-step guide for your reference.

1. Navigate to the Exit Menu: Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Exit Menu section. This menu typically appears at the bottom of the BIOS interface.

2. Select Exit Option: In the Exit Menu, you will encounter several options such as:

Save Changes and Exit: This option will save any changes you made and allow you to exit the BIOS. Discard Changes and Exit: This will exit the BIOS without saving any changes you may have made. Load Optimized Defaults: This is useful if you want to reset your BIOS settings to factory defaults before exiting.

3. Confirm Your Choice: If prompted, confirm your selection by selecting the Restart option. Your computer will restart after you exit the BIOS.

4. If you simply want to exit without making any changes, you usually can press the Esc key. This will prompt you to discard any changes if applicable.

Dealing with Stuck Asus BIOS Utility

Should you still be stuck in the Asus BIOS Utility menu, there are a few additional steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Exit or Save and Exit

1. Look for an option that allows you to exit the BIOS utility or save your changes and exit.

2. Load Default Settings

1. Some BIOS menus have an option to load default settings which is often referred to as Load Defaults or Load Optimal Defaults. Selecting this option can reset the BIOS to its default state.

3. Clear the CMOS

1. If the above options do not work, you can try clearing the CMOS. The CMOS is the Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor, which stores BIOS settings. Clearing the CMOS will reset the BIOS to its default settings.

2. To clear the CMOS, you need to locate the CMOS jumper on your motherboard and follow the instructions in your motherboard manual to reset it. Alternatively, you can remove the CMOS battery from your motherboard for a few minutes and then reinsert it.

3. Remember to turn off your computer and unplug it from the power source before attempting any CMOS-related steps.

4. Power Cycle Your Computer

1. If clearing the CMOS doesn't work, you can try power cycling your computer. Shut down your computer completely, unplug it from the power source, wait for a few minutes, and then plug it back in and turn it on. This may help reset the BIOS and allow you to boot normally.

2. Perform these steps with caution to avoid any potential damage to your hardware.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to successfully exit the Asus UEFI BIOS utility. If you continue to experience recurring issues, consider contacting Asus customer support for further assistance.

For more detailed information about fixing an Asus laptop that won't boot past BIOS, click here to read the full article.