Accessing BIOS for Windows
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Turn on the computer. As the computer is booting up, look toward the bottom of the screen. You will notice directions that read "BIOS = F2, Boot System = F12" or something similar to those commands. Again, this will vary according to the manufacturer. Press the button indicated for BIOS.
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Press the button for "System Log" or "Event Log" on the menu that appears. The menu will offer you a variety of options that are accessed by pressing the indicated buttons.
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View the system log. If you do not see any of the prompts instructed in the previous steps, you may have to contact the BIOS manufacturer. To find the BIOS manufacturer for your system, go to the Search area on the desktop and type in "System Information." Click "System Information" in the result, then view "System summary." The BIOS manufacturer will be listed.
Accessing BIOS for Mac
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Turn on the computer and wait for the desktop screen to load.
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Go to "Applications," "Utilities," then "Console" or type "Console" in the Spotlight area.
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Go to "system.log" to view the BIOS system log.
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