It depends on the machine. Some require you to press F1, others require you to press Delete, and still others require you to press Enter to get to a menu where you can select the BIOS Setup. These three varieties are the most common ones I've seen, but there are still others that have different ways to enter the BIOS - check the manufacturer's Website, the owner's manual, or search it on the Web.
If your machine is telling you that the keystroke is F2 and it's still not working, you may have a bad keyboard, or your USB keyboard may not be recognized until the BIOS option has expired - try a PS/2 keyboard.
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