Boot - Acer TravelMate a-550 Series User Manual

Acer notebook computer user's guide
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Parameter
Installed O/S

Boot

The Boot screen allows you to set the order in which the system looks
for bootable devices on startup.
Main
+Removable Devices
+Hard Drive
CD-ROM/DVD Drive
F1 Help
Esc Exit
The table below describes these devices.
Parameter
Removable
Devices
Hard Drive
CD-ROM/DVD
Drive
Note: A plus (+) sign may be shown in front of a device. You can
press Enter to "expand" the device and see sub-items in this
category.
Description
Sets the operating system in use.
Options: Win98/Me/2K/XP or Only Win NT4.0
System Devices
Security
Others
↑↓
Select Item
F5/F6 Change Values
←→
Select Menu
Enter Select > Sub-Menu
Description
The computer attempts to boot from the removable device
(e.g., floppy drive). If unsuccessful, the system goes to the
next device in the list.
The computer attempts to boot from the hard disk. If
unsuccessful, the system goes to the next device in the list.
The computer attempts to boot from the CD or DVD drive
(looks for a bootable CD or DVD).
5 Software
Boot
Exit
Item Specific Help
F9
Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

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