Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot; Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots - Dell Alienware 17 Service Manual

CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive. If no
disc is in the drive, or if the disc is not bootable, the computer generates an error
message.
USB Storage Device — Insert the memory device into a USB connector and restart
the computer. When F12 Boot Options appear in the lower-right corner of the
screen, press F12. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the
boot menu.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that
your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
Network — The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no operating system
is found on the network, the computer generates an error message.

Changing boot sequence for the current boot

1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port.
2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appear in the lower-right corner of the
screen, press F12.
NOTE:
continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, shut
down your computer and try again.
The Boot Options appears, listing all available boot devices.
4 On the Boot Options, select the device you want to boot from and press Enter.
For example, if you are booting to a USB hard drive, highlight USB Hard Disk
and press Enter.

Changing boot sequence for future boots

1 Enter BIOS setup program.
See "Entering BIOS setup
2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press Enter to access
the menu.
NOTE:
3 Navigate to Set Boot Priority to configure the boot priority.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,
program".
Note your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
BIOS setup program 149