Boot SequenceThis feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.Boot Optionsl Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an errormessage.l 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/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-RWhas no operating system, the computer generates an error message.l USB Storage Device — Insert the memory device into a USB connector and restart the computer. When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-rightcorner of the screen, press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.l Network — The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no operating system is found on the network, the computer generates an errormessage.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/CD-RW drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers andUtilities 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 .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 .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.3. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.3rd Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devicesUSB Storage Device; Hard Drive; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Diskette Drive; Network; Disabled (Diskette Drive by default)4th Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devicesUSB Storage Device; Hard Drive; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Diskette Drive; Network; Disabled (Network; by default)5th Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devicesUSB Storage Device; Hard Drive; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Diskette Drive; Network; Disabled (USB Storage Device by default)ExitExit Options Provides options to Save Changes and Reset, Discard Changes and Reset, and Load DefaultsNOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut downyour computer and try again.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.
