Boot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.Boot Optionsl Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an errormessage.l CD/DVD Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive. If no CD/DVD is in the drive, or if the CD/DVD has no operating system, thecomputer generates an error message.l USB Flash Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the lower-right corner ofthe screen, press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootYou can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers andUtilities media. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored.1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.3. When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press .If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down yourcomputer 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 Flash Device and press .Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots1. Enter system setup utility (see Entering System Setup Utility).2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to access the menu.Removable; SATA; USB; CD/DVD; Network; Disabled (SATA by default)3rd Boot Device Specifies the boot sequence from the available devicesRemovable; SATA; USB; CD/DVD; Network; Disabled (USB by default)4th Boot Device Specifies the boot sequence from the available devicesRemovable; SATA; USB; CD/DVD; Network; Disabled (CD/DVD by default)5th Boot Device Specifies the boot sequence from the available devicesRemovable; SATA; USB; CD/DVD; Network; Disabled (Network by default)Removable Drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available removable drivesHard Disk Drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available hard disk drivesUSB Drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available USB drivesCD/DVD Drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available CD/DVD drivesNetwork Drives Specifies the boot device priority sequence from the available network drivesExitExit Options Provides options to Save Changes and Exit, Discard Changes and Exit, and Load Default SettingNOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
