Enabling Bootable Devices In Computer Setup - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

MultiBoot
Enabling Bootable Devices in
Computer Setup
The notebook can start up from a USB device or the NIC only if
that device has been enabled for inclusion in the boot sequence.
To enable a device or location for inclusion in MultiBoot:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
notebook. Press
message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
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2. To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted
into an optional docking device (select models only), use the
arrow keys to select the Advanced menu > Device Options.
Then select Enable USB legacy support.
– or –
To enable a NIC, select the Security menu > Device
Security, and then select Internal network adapter boot.
3. Save your preferences and exit Computer Setup by using the
arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Then
follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup, and they
take effect when the notebook restarts.
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To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or
Remote Program Load (RPL) server during startup without using
MultiBoot, quickly press
message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen (select
models only).
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