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# Configuring the BIOS

This documentation describes how to configure the BIOS of an Intel NUC for compatibility with the stretch installation procedure.

## Accessing the NUC BIOS Settings

First plug in the NUC to a 19V DC power supply. Next power on the NUC using the power button on the front of the NUC.

When powered on, the NUC should display a welcome screen similar to the picture below:

![](/files/AxtsiwmbEfXUqap1qwtH)

When this label becomes visible press 'F2' to enter into the BIOS configuration menu.

!!! note

```
If you're using a Bluetooth keyboard, the BIOS likely won't recognize the F2 keypress.
```

The BIOS Settings page should look like the picture below:

![](/files/CRiMWGiocmvcHcTm58Fp)

Select the 'Advanced' drop down menu near the top right of the screen, and then slect the option 'Boot'

![](/files/0nXekZpwyPdxLAJ4pMut)

From the 'Boot' settings page select the 'Secure Boot' tab.

![](/files/4h0zmKk2JwHbxjGKl8zL)

Turn off 'Secure Boot' by toggling the checkbox labeled 'Secure Boot' to unchecked.

![](/files/8KA7LcPrgx8AwqtgEmHx)

Next Select the 'Power' tab

![](/files/qlSx8OhYWMpYROp7XDEi)

From the power settings screen select the 'Power On' option from the 'After Power Failure' drop down selection.

![](/files/qeIgDqyeXYPsDdfLmrNo)

Next Select the Security tab

![](/files/IeJ8tsswbG91ygBWjwe2)

Turn on UEFI third party drivers compatibility by toggling the checkbox labeled 'Allow UEFI Third Party Driver loaded' to checked.

![](/files/jJvJZYtdb3kSRVR2iS0u)

Now use the F10 key to save BIOS configuration changes and exit.

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