Setting A Rescue Device In The Startup Sequence - Lenovo ThinkCentre A51 Quick Reference Manual

v If the device subfolder contains a file with an .inf extension, you can use
the Add New Hardware program (located in the Windows Control
Panel) to reinstall the device driver. Not all device drivers can be
reinstalled using this program. In the Add New Hardware program,
when prompted for the device driver that you want to install, click Have
Disk and Browse. Then select the appropriate device-driver (.inf) file
from the device subfolder.
v In the device subfolder, look for a setup.exe file. Double-click SETUP.EXE
and follow the instructions on the screen.

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence

Before you start recovery from a CD, DVD, USB HHD or any other external
device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility.
1. While turning on your computer, press and release the F1 key repeatedly to
enter the Setup Utility.
2. Select Startup and press enter.
3. In the Startup sequence, select your startup device.
4. Save and exit the Setup Utility.
5. Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
6. Choose one of the following:
v If you have an external device, connect it to your computer.
v If you have a CD or DVD, insert it into your computer.
7. Turn on your computer.
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