Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot - Dell Dimension 9200 Service Manual

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NOTE: The computer attempts to boot from all bootable devices, but if no bootable device is found, the computer
generates an error message that states No boot device available. Press the <F1> key to retry the boot, or press the
<F2> key to enter the setup utility.
Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If there is no floppy in the
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drive or there is no floppy drive installed, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the sequence.
NOTE: If there is a non-bootable floppy in the drive, the computer generates an error message. Follow the on-
screen instructions to retry the boot.
Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is
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on the drive, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device.
Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if
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the CD has no operating system, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device.
USB Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in
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the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB 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.

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or
CD-RW drive.
NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must first set the floppy drive to OFF in system setup (see
Setup Options).
1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows
desktop, then shut down your computer (see
The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.
4. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only.
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Computer) and try again.
Turning Off Your
System
Front View of the Computer).