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Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Boot Options
Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error
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message.
Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error
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message.
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive. If no CD/DVD/CD-RW is in the drive, or if the CD/DVD/CD-RW
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has no operating system, the computer generates an error message.
USB Storage Device — Insert the memory device into a USB connector and restart the computer. When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right
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corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash 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.
Network — The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no operating system is found on the network, the computer generates an error
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message.
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers
and Utilities disc. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored.
1. If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3. When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.
NOTE:
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 and try again.
The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices.
4. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from.
For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Storage Device and press <Enter>.
NOTE:
To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
1. Enter system setup utility (see
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.
NOTE:
Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
WARNING:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
WARNING:
The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the password setting.
CAUTION:
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
Entering System Setup
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