IBM ThinkPad A30 Instructions For Using page 2

appears. If you are using a supported external CD-ROM drive, look for Removable
instead of CD/DVD-ROM. If CD/DVD-ROM is the First Startup Device or does not
appear at all, proceed to the next step.
4) Use the arrow keys to select First Startup Device in the Primary Startup Sequence.
Press F6 repeatedly until the CD/DVD-ROM appears. Continue to the next step.
Step 2. Insert the bootable Recovery CD into the internal CD-ROM drive.
Step 3. Press F10 to save and exit the IBM BIOS Setup Utility program.
Step 4. When prompted, select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window, and then press Enter to start the
computer from the bootable Recovery CD. If you received more than one CD and your computer
does not start up with the CD inserted in the drive, turn off the computer and place a different
Recovery CD in the drive.
Step 5. If the computer does not restart, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to restart.
Step 6. Select the appropriate options from the recovery menu screen.
Step 7. Wait until a message notifies you that the recovery process is complete.
Step 8. Remove the Recovery CD from the drive.
Step 9. Follow the instructions on the screen to restart your computer.
Step 10. After recovery has completed, you can restore the original startup sequence by doing the
following:
a. Shut down the operating system and turn off your computer.
b. Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on the computer.
c. When an IBM or other logo is displayed or if you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key.
The IBM BIOS Setup Utility will start.
d. After the IBM BIOS Setup Utility program has opened, use the arrow keys to select Startup
from the main menu.
e. Use the arrow keys to select Boot or Startup Sequence from the Startup menu.
Press F9 to select Setup Defaults from the Boot menu.
f.
g. Press F10 to save and exit the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
h. When prompted, select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window and then press Enter.
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