Immediately press the key repeatedly (about 2–3 times per second) until the Startup Menu appears. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup .
| Setting | Recommended Value | Why | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Enabled | For WSL2, Docker, Android emulators. | | Hyper-Threading | Enabled | Improves multi-threaded performance. | | Intel Turbo Boost | Enabled | Allows CPU to exceed base clock (e.g., from 1.7GHz to 4.4GHz). Disable only for battery life. | | Fan Always On | Disabled (AC: On when needed) | Reduces noise on battery. | | USB Charging | Enabled (for S0/S3/S4/S5) | Charge phones while laptop is off. | | Wake on LAN | Disabled (unless in corporate environment) | Prevents accidental wake-ups from shutdown. | | Secure Boot | Enabled | Required for Windows 11 and malware protection. | | Fast Boot | Disabled (temporarily for troubleshooting) | Helps ensure hotkeys (F10/F12) register at boot. | hp probook 440 g9 bios