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Selecting a startup device
If your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM,
diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a
startup device.
Selecting a temporary startup device
Use this procedure to startup from any boot device.
Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are startable (bootable).
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Turn on your computer and look for the following prompt on the logo screen:
3. When the Startup Interrupt Menu displays, press F12.
4. Select the desired startup device from the Startup Device menu and press Enter
Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not
Changing the startup device sequence
To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the
following:
1. Start the IBM Setup Utility program (see "Starting the IBM Setup Utility
2. Select Startup.
3. Select Startup Sequence. See the information displayed on the right side of the
4. Select the devices for the Primary Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup
5. Select Exit from the IBM Setup Utility menu and then Save Settings.
If you have changed these settings and want to return to the default settings, select
Load Default Settings on the Exit menu.
(To interrupt normal startup, press Enter)
Press Enter when you see the prompt.
to begin.
permanently change the startup sequence.
program" on page 25).
screen.
Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence.
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