Selecting A Startup Device - Lenovo 30C50064IX Hardware Maintenance Manual

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4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and pin
3).
5. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord. See Chapter 9 "Hardware removal and
installation" on page 95.
6. Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Then, turn off the computer by
holding the power button for approximately five seconds.
7. Repeat step 1 and step 2.
8. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2).
9. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord.

Selecting a startup device

If your computer does not start up from the expected device, you can either change the startup device
sequence or select a temporary startup device.
Changing the startup device sequence permanently
To change the startup device sequence permanently, do the following:
1. Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following:
• If the storage device is internal, go to step 2.
• If the storage device is a disc, ensure that your computer is turned on. Then, insert the disc into the
optical drive.
• If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the
computer.
2. Start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 65.
3. Select Startup.
4. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to change the startup device sequence.
5. To save settings and exit the Setup Utility program, press F10 or Fn+F10 (depending on the keyboard
settings). Then, select Yes in the window displayed, and press Enter.
Selecting a temporary startup device
Note: Not all discs and storage drives are bootable.
To select a temporary startup device, do the following:
1. Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following:
• If the storage device is internal, go to step 2.
• If the storage device is a disc, ensure that your computer is turned on. Then, insert the disc into the
optical drive.
• If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the
computer.
2. Turn on or restart the computer. Before Windows starts up, repeatedly press and release F12 or Fn+F12
(depending on the keyboard settings) until Startup Device Menu is displayed.
3. Select the desired storage device and press Enter. The computer then starts up from the device you
select.
If you want to select a permanent startup device, select Enter Setup on Startup Device Menu and press
Enter to start the Setup Utility program. For more information about how to select a permanent startup
device, see "Changing the startup device sequence permanently" on page 70.
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