Propeller always pressed function key

My function key is still when I push on it when I want it to be turned off. An example of this would be that I have to type Alt + Fn + F4 if I want to close a window. I think it has to do with me download a BIOS update for Windows 8, but I can't find how to turn it off.

disable the lock feature, it should be fn + esc

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