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Aptio Setup Utility: What Is It & How to Fix Asus Stuck in It

Here’s how to get past Aptio Setup Utility quickly: Factory Reset it from BIOS ✅

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Updated onJuly 22, 2024

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Aptio Setup Utility can sometimes get stuck on your ASUS laptop and this can be a major issue. However, there’s a way to deal with it, and today we’re going to show you how to fix Aptio Setup Utility.

But first, let’s have a closer look at the various issues that can arise in connection to it:

Now, the issue is by no means exclusive to a particular laptop model, however, Asus Ultrabook and Asus Vivobook seem to be more prone to the Aptio Setup Utility stuck issue.

Furthermore, you are likely to encounter this anomaly across all Windows versions. Don’t worry, though, we’ll show you how to exit Aptio Setup Utility on Windows 10, 11, or 7. But why does Aptio Setup Utility appear?

What is Aptio Setup Utility?

CustomBIOSoptions are not a rarity. AMI has its ownBIOSUEFIcalledAptio Setup Utilityand it mostly comes withASUSdesktop computers and laptops. This is commonly known as Aptio Setup Utility American Megatrends INC.

Now, there’s not a large difference between this and otherBIOSsetups, if it’s not for the one isolated problem that bothers a multitude of Asus users.

And that’s a sudden halt that prevents them from booting into Windows 10.

Allegedly, they’re stuck in this setup utility with every new restart which results in a never-ending loop. Our first thought in this matter is an HDD malfunction which can be caused by:

On the contrary, if you’re 100% sure that your HDD is working fine or that its replacement is supported and connected properly, there are some steps you can take to overcome the Aptio Setup Utility Asus stuck issue.

In order to help you, we provided a few solutions to show you how to get past Aptio Setup Utility. Make sure to check them out.

How do I fix my ASUS computer stuck on the boot screen with Aptio Setup Utility?

1. Restart your computer to fix Aptio Setup Utility

Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best, and several users reported that they fixed the problem with Aptio Setup Utility simply by restarting their PC.

This sounds like an obvious solution, but several users claim that this fix worked for them, so you might want to try it out.

Now, it’s true that Aptio Setup Utility stuck is a severe and widely recognized problem, but, sometimes, the most complex issues can be resolved in a simple manner.

Just reset your computer several times and look for changes. In case you’re still stuck inBIOSlimbo state, make sure to check the additional steps. We provided those below.

2. Perform an Aptio Setup Utility BIOS Factory Reset & Restore defaults

If the previous solution didn’t work for you, you might want to try resetting your Aptio Setup Utility BIOS. By doing so, you might be able to fix this and other problems caused by improper BIOS configuration.

How do I reset my computer from Aptio Setup Utility? If you’re not sure how to resetBIOS settings, follow the instructions listed above.

The Aptio Setup Utility Factory Reset, respectively Aptio Setup Utility Restore Defaults (Reset Configuration) options should work just fine.

However, in case you’re unable to access these settings, there’s an additional, manual way to do it.

By removing the CMOS battery from the motherboard, you’ll most certainly restore yourBIOSto factory configuration and thus resolve issues.

This is how you perform a CMOS reset. Don’t forget to reinstall the battery and restart your Asus laptop when you’re done.

3. Enable CSM and disable Secure Boot

Some users also mentioned the Aptio Setup Utility no CSM option issue.

How do I get out of Aptio Setup Utility no launch CSM? It’s easy to leave the Aptio setup even in this case. All you need to do is disable both Secure and Fast boot and re-enable CSM (Compatibility Support Module).

Namely, both Secure boot and Fast boot can instigate problems with HDD, especially if you replaced the factory HDD and placed analternative storage device.

This goes especially forAsus-producedlaptops and it’s a security measure with the main purpose to protect your data.

4. Reinstall Windows

Finally, If you’re positive about your HDD health status, you can reinstall the system again. If not, you can easilycheck your HDD health with specialized toolsto be absolutely sure.

Basically, what you’ll need to do is to use an alternative PC tocreate a bootable media(USB or DVD) and try to boot from it.

Finally, as we already stated, these solutions count only if your HDD is completely functional. If that’s not the case, you might want to replace it accordingly and start from there.

We hope this was a helpful read. In case you have questions, suggestions, or alternative solutions we haven’t mentioned, feel free to tell us in the comments below.

Aptio Setup Utility: What Is It & How to Fix Asus Stuck in It#

What is Aptio Setup Utility?#

How do I fix my ASUS computer stuck on the boot screen with Aptio Setup Utility?#

1. Restart your computer to fix Aptio Setup Utility#

2. Perform an Aptio Setup Utility BIOS Factory Reset & Restore defaults#

3. Enable CSM and disable Secure Boot#

4. Reinstall Windows#