How to Open BIOS Advanced Debug Mode on Acer Laptop

Last Updated: November 14, 2022

Acer laptop BIOS can be started in Advanced/Debug mode which makes few additional options available which are otherwise hidden by default.
Tested on Acer Nitro 5 AN515-53.

Steps

1
Boot into the BIOS. To do this, tap F2 on your keyboard when the laptop is first restarted or powered on.
- There is usually only a short window of time when you can enter the BIOS. If you miss it and the system starts as normal, just restart and try again.
2
Force shutdown using the power button. Hold the power button on BIOS screen till force shutdown occurs (takes around 5 seconds).

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3
Type the advanced mode keycode. While the laptop is off, press the following keys on the laptop keyboard in order: F4, 4, R, F, V, F5, 5, T, G, B, F6, 6, Y, H, N
4
Boot into the BIOS again. Press the power button to start the laptop and tap F2 to boot into the BIOS again.
5
View the BIOS. The BIOS will start in Advanced/Debug mode. You should now be able to see the following additional tabs which are otherwise hidden:
- Debug
- Advanced
- Power
6
Make changes and Save. You can now make the changes as required, then save. On restart the BIOS will revert back to default mode.

Warnings

Don't change settings or values you don't understand, as it may cause cause changes not intended by the manufacturer.

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