ASUS ROG Ally X: How to Enter BIOS and Boot into Safe Mode

Entering BIOS on ASUS ROG Ally X

• 💡 Power off the device completely until the power indicator is off.
• ⚡ Short press the power button, then repeatedly press the volume down button until the BIOS menu appears.
• 🎯 Navigate BIOS using the touchpad or D-pad, with 'A' to change values, 'Y' for advanced menu, and 'B' to go back or exit without saving.

Accessing Safe Mode and BitLocker Recovery

• ⚠️ Entering Safe Mode requires navigating BitLocker, which necessitates a physical keyboard connected via a USB-C to USB-A adapter.
• 🔑 To bypass BitLocker, visit aka.ms/MyRecoveryKey on a separate device and sign in with your Microsoft account to find your BitLocker recovery key.
• 🔍 Identify the correct key using the key ID displayed when BitLocker prompts you.

Navigating to Startup Settings and Safe Mode

• ⚙️ On the ASUS ROG Ally X, go to Settings → System → Recovery → Advanced startup and click Restart now.
• 🖱️ After the device restarts, select Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup settings, then click Restart.
• 🔒 When prompted by BitLocker, enter the recovery key that matches the displayed key ID and press Enter.
• 🚀 To boot into Safe Mode, press 4 on your keyboard when presented with the Startup Settings menu.

Using and Exiting Safe Mode

• 🚫 Fingerprint login is disabled in Safe Mode, but the touchpad and touchscreen remain functional.
• 🚪 To exit Safe Mode, go to power options, select Restart, and the device will boot into regular mode.