Community Solution

ZimaBoard 2 Skips BIOS and Opens GRUB: Fix

A ZimaBoard 2 user could not enter BIOS until trying the Esc key during startup.

ZimaBoard 2 Goes Straight to GRUB Instead of BIOS

The user tried multiple monitors and keyboards but the system kept entering GRUB rather than firmware setup.

The Fix Reported in the Thread: Press Esc

The original poster later marked the issue solved after discovering that the Esc key opened BIOS. Start pressing Esc immediately after power-on rather than waiting for GRUB to appear.

If Esc Still Does Not Work

Use a wired keyboard directly connected to the board, remove unnecessary USB devices, reboot fully rather than warm-restarting, and begin pressing Esc as soon as the system powers on. UEFI firmware behavior varies by hardware; the UEFI specifications provide the underlying firmware standard.

Before Changing BIOS Settings

Record existing settings before modifying boot, virtualization, or storage options. For current hardware information see the ZimaBoard 2 product page and the ZimaOS overview.