Boot Sequence - Dell XPS DC01L Owner's Manual

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POST Hotkeys
(Setup & Boot
Menu default)
Keyboard Errors
(Report default)

Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to set the order in which the BIOS will search devices
when trying to find an operating system.
NOTICE:
If you modify any boot sequence settings, save the new settings to avoid
losing the changes.
Option Settings
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 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 on the drive, the computer
attempts to boot from the next bootable device.
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Appendix
Specifies the function keys to display on the screen when the
computer starts.
• Setup & Boot Menu — Display both messages (F2=Setup
and F12=Boot Menu).
• Setup — Display the setup message only (F2=Setup).
• Boot Menu — Display the Quickboot message only (F12=
Boot Menu).
• None — Neither message is displayed.
Enables or disables keyboard error reporting when the
computer starts.
• Report — Display any keyboard errors.
• Do not report — Do not display any keyboard errors.