Cannot access BIOS screen on a new NUC 8

[Markhh2 (M)]

My Intel NUC 8 i5 arrived today and I cannot access the BIOS. I’ve tried every method on the intel web site etc. I’m using a fairly old TV as a monitor and I saw some mention that u can’t view the Intel virtual bios on some older non hi res monitors. Anyone know if this is true. I really don’t want to have to buy a new monitor for a headless music server!

Any thoughts or suggestions?

[Rugby (aka Daniel or Big Dan)]

How are you connecting the monitor? And, are you seeing anything on the screen or is it just black?

[Steve_Howlin]

May not be the same issue but if the monitor/TV doesn’t support 1024 x 768 you may not be able to enter the visial bios via F2

Can't Access BIOS Setup with F2 Key for Intel® NUC

On a here a while ago, below

New NUC install won't boot

So if the keyboard Fn keys work, yet you are not entering the visual BIOS with F2, then the next step is to try an alternative monitor. Your screenshot shows the current monitor has a resolution of 1024x600. This may be below what the visual BIOS requires? And using a 65" TV may not be an alternative. Edit: indeed, your monitor does not have a high enough resolution:

[Markhh2 (M)]

Thanks. I borrowed a proper monitor and was able to access the BIOS and set up my NUC.