Function keys cannot use to run bios - ASUS Eee Pc T101mt Intel Atom N570 1.66Ghz Netbook-C - T101mt-Bu37-Bk

BIOS menu at power-up.
Depends on computer motherboard.
All PC's need a certain key to be pressed as soon as computer starts up to enter into the BIOS menu.
This may be F2 function key or DEL key.
Some BIOSes require function key F8 for safe mode option.
Yours may be different.
In the menu, you should look for SAFE mode.
DO NOT ALTER any other settings.
This controls the heart of your computer, wrong settings can cause major computer headaches.
So in order to offer more help, more detailed info is needed.
What make and model is the computer?
Can you supply the startup BIOS details?
Usually, as the PC starts, a small message appears at the bottom right of the screen.
This should show the BIOS version.
An example AMI Bios ver 9.01
Otherwise you can download a free app called CPUZ then run it.
CPUZ will generate a report of your PC hardware.

You need to restart (to enter in BIOS) your computer to change this.
While first black screen comes Press F2 or del (this may differ in your laptop).

If you post exact type of laptop i can see what bios you have, but you can look for yourself for it.

If a bios screen (may be unknown to you) appear then find Function Key Behavior select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First.

Function Key First

This is the default option. Press any function key to perform the associated function. For multimedia action, press Fn + the required multimedia key.

Multimedia Key First

Press any multimedia key to perform the associated multimedia action. For function, press Fn + the required function key.

The use of the function keys are primarily dependent upon the software program that you are running. The F1 key usually will open a help screen. Depending on the hardware manufacturer, function keys can be used at startup to enable boot options or to get into the BIOS setup function.

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility.

However,if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press

m

during POST (when "Press <F2> to enter Setup" message is promptedon the bottom of screen).

The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS UtilityDuring setup,all Fn function keys and power saving functions are disabled.

There are five menu options:

Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit.Follow these instructions:

To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).

To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys (wy).

To change the value of a parameter, press p or q

Press

^

while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t

You can also press u

to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

hope this helps

F8 is usually reserved for Windows Safe Mode. BIOS settings are usually found with by pressing ESC, Delete, or F2 on most system. Some times I run my finger along the entire row of function keys like a piano if it isn't specified which key works during boot up.

check the arrow keys it it's also not functioning in the BIOS:
- restart the system and press F2 five times during the splash screen of the big blue DELL logo to go to the BIOS (System Setup). Then test the arrow keys.
- if arrow keys are also not functioning within the BIOS the the keyboard assembly needs to be replaced.
- if arrow keys are working within the BIOS then reinstall the chipset drivers and keyboard driver found in the Drivers CD/DVD that came with the computer.

This is usually a BIOS adjustable feature. During startup, press the proper key (*) to enter BIOS. Look for LCD or something that would deal with brightness. Make the adjustment as desired.
You can adjust the brightness while running the computer using (usually) the function key and the brightness key. But only the BIOS adjustment will be permanent.

(*) Each computer manufacturer has their own key to get into BIOS so Google for your brand to see which key it is. Usually f2 or f10.

You can change the settings by going to BIOS. To go to BIOS, restart the system and as soon as you restart, start tapping the <F2> key located on the keyboard. This will take you to BIOS.
You can use the Function Key Behavior setting in the System Setup (BIOS) utility to configure the media control keys. The options in the Function Key Behaviour setting are:
Multimedia Key First - This is the default option. Press any multimedia key directly. For function key, press <Fn> + the required function key.
Function Key First - Press any function key directly. For multimedia key, press <Fn> + the required multimedia key.

1. try to do system restore first from the time system was working fine. reboot system. if fails.
2. update your anti virus then run a full system scan. reboot system. if fails.
3. update the bios. download the latest bios for your system from the dell support drivers and download section. reboot system. if fails.
4. reseat the keyboard cable. if fails.
5. reinstall the OS. if fails
6. replace keyboard.