Here’s this list for function keys during POST for Intel boards.
During the boot-up process, before the operating system loads, you can press certain Function keys and Control key combinations to launch different tasks.
| Function key or Control key | Purpose |
| F2 | Accesses the BIOS Setup program. |
| F7 | Initiates a BIOS update process where the update files are stored on a USB thumb drive. For instructions on this BIOS update method, seeInstructions for F7 BIOS Flash update. |
| F8 | Opens the Windows* boot option menu which allows you to boot into safe mode, enable boot logging, perform restore tasks, and more. |
| F9 | Launches the Remote PC Assist Wizard. This function is only available when the board supports Intel® Remote PC Assist Technology (Intel® RPAT). |
| F10 | Accesses the boot menu and displays all bootable devices to select from. |
| F12 | Allows you to boot to a network; generally used to install an operating system from an image on the network. |
| Control-I | Opens the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology option ROM user interface. This prompt is available on boards that are configured for and support RAID. |
| Control-M | Opens the Marvell RAID option ROM user interface. This prompt is available on boards that are configured for and support Marvell RAID. |
| Control-P | Opens the Intel® Management Engine (MEBx) Configuration user interface. This prompt is only available on certain boards that support the Intel® Management Engine. |
