What is the key to access the Boot Menu on startup in laptops, desktops, tablets, smartphones: Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Intel, Lenovo, Samsung

To access the boot menu on the startup of the computer, you need to press a key when the computer system is starting. But the specific key you need to press, will depend on the manufacturer of the motherboard. Each motherboard has it’s own firmware implemented on the chipset, and each manufacturer will assign a key to access that special menu.

Below I will show you keys manufacturer use to enter the boot menu on their computers, either on laptops or desktops, or on mobile systems such as tablets and smartphones, for Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Intel, Lenovo or Samsung.

Laptop and Desktop

Manufacturer	Boot menu key
Acer	F12
Asus	Esc
Dell	F12
HP	Esc
Intel	F2
Lenovo	F12
Samsung	Esc / F10

Tablet and Smartphone

Manufacturer	Boot menu key
Acer	Vol +
Asus	Vol –
Dell	Vol +
HP	Vol –
Lenovo	Vol +
Samsung	Vol +