How to convert from Legacy to UEFI in BIOS

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.

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

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

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

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

Good luck!

Lesley Montoya

Update 03 August 2024