How to Convert From Legacy to UEFI in BIOS: Step-by-Step Guide

This practical guide explains how to convert From Legacy to UEFI in BIOS in a clear sequence, including preparation, key settings, common mistakes, and troubleshooting steps.

UEFI is newer software offering faster boot times, 64-bit support.

Learn more about Legacy and UEFI here:

In this article, TipsMake.com will show you how to convert from Legacy to UEFI in BIOS setup.

1. How to access BIOS

To set up Legacy - UEFI, you first need to access the BIOS. Below is an article that shows you how to enter the BIOS of different computer models and motherboards:

2. How to convert Legacy to UEFI in BIOS

In fact, each type of computer, each type of mainboard (motherboard - motherboard) will have a different BIOS setting. Therefore, the way to convert Legacy to UEFI is also a bit different.

• The most common way is to access Boot then select Boot mode and then choose Legacy or UEFI depending on your needs

• Or there is a motherboard that will display UEFI/BIOS Boot Mode, click on it and select Legacy or UEFI
• On new HP laptops you can choose between UEFI Hybrid (using a combination of both UEFI and Legacy) or UEFI Native
• Some main lines also allow you to choose whether to boot UEFI first or Legacy first or just choose one of the two

• On Asrock's main line, UEFI is enabled by default and if you only use UEFI, please disable the CSM part.
• Some mainboards support UEFI by default and to enable Legacy support, you must enable it in the Legacy Support section.

• With Gigabyte mainboards, you can find the UEFI and Legacy settings in the Boot mode selection section of the BIOS

Good luck!