You will see a black screen with white text – likely a Linux shell (root@reset:~#).

reboot

Disclaimer: This is risky. If you erase the wrong region, your laptop is permanently bricked.

Most modern BIOS locks do not block the UEFI "Boot Selection" menu, but they do block "Change Boot Order." If F12 shows a password box:

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You will see a black screen with white text – likely a Linux shell (root@reset:~#).

reboot

Disclaimer: This is risky. If you erase the wrong region, your laptop is permanently bricked. dellbiosresetiso

Most modern BIOS locks do not block the UEFI "Boot Selection" menu, but they do block "Change Boot Order." If F12 shows a password box: You will see a black screen with white