diff --git a/docs/sources/installation/windows.rst b/docs/sources/installation/windows.rst
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@@ -208,6 +208,10 @@ configuration / Device configuration)
 
 .. image:: images/win/hp_bios_vm.JPG
 
+On some machines the BIOS menu can only be accessed before startup.
+To access BIOS in this scenario you should restart your computer and 
+press ESC/Enter when prompted to access the boot and BIOS controls. Typically
+the option to allow virtualization is contained within the BIOS/Security menu.
 
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