Access BIOS on HP ZBook 17 with Function Key Requirements

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thread_id: spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/SRzp1lAQu6U · 3 msgs · first 2024-08-26 · participants: Tech ATech BTech C

Tech A 2024-08-26 19:25

Hey guys, I'm trying to get to the BIOS setup at a HP¨ZBook 17. I'm trying to turn on the computer and start to press F10 repeatedly, didn't worked. Tried with ESC also, didnt worked. Tried to go to settings - recovery - advanced options and select the option to boot from a usb drive, didn't worked (because secure boot is enabled I think). Any other idea? I can't access the bios -.- I spent more than 40' at the phone trying to get into that menu

Tech B 2024-08-26 19:43

dont laptop have fn button u need to hold

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The image shows an HP laptop keyboard with a red annotation highlighting the **Fn key** (bottom-left area) and the **F1–F12 function key row**, connected by a drawn line indicating a functional relationship between these keys. No error codes, damage, indicator lights, or part/serial numbers are visible. The keyboard appears to be in normal physical condition with no visible wear or damage.

Tech C 2024-08-26 20:45

sometimes the f10 doesn't necessarily work for HP's. You should spam ESC to open the setup menu and enter bios from there 😮‍💨 ( you can try with an external keyboard)

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title: "Access BIOS on HP ZBook 17 with Function Key Requirements"
category: os-and-system
tags: ["startup-repair", "secure-boot"]
source_thread_id: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/SRzp1lAQu6U"
source_space: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s"
generated_at: "2026-04-22T10:20:55"
participants: ["Tech A", "Tech B", "Tech C"]
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# Access BIOS on HP ZBook 17 with Function Key Requirements

## Problem
Unable to access BIOS setup on an HP ZBook 17 laptop. Standard methods of pressing F10 or ESC repeatedly during boot did not work. Windows recovery options to boot from USB also failed, likely due to secure boot being enabled. Multiple attempts over 40 minutes were unsuccessful.

## Resolution
1. Hold the **Fn key** while pressing F10 during boot - HP laptops require the Fn key to be held simultaneously with function keys to access BIOS
2. If F10 + Fn doesn't work, try holding **Fn + ESC** repeatedly during startup to open the setup menu, then navigate to BIOS from there
3. If the laptop keyboard isn't responding properly, connect an external USB keyboard and repeat the key combinations
4. Ensure you're pressing the keys immediately when powering on the device, before the operating system begins loading

## References
- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/SRzp1lAQu6U`
- Attachments: ![image.png](../attachments/SRzp1lAQu6U.zlsybEjz6wQ/image.png) — The image shows an HP laptop keyboard with a red annotation highlighting the **Fn key** (bottom-left area) and the **F1–F12 function key row**, connected by a drawn line indicating a functional relationship between these keys. No error codes, damage, indicator lights, or part/serial numbers are visible. The keyboard appears to be in normal physical condition with no visible wear or damage.

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