Dell 320 manual Booting to a USB Device, Memory Key, Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

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Option Settings

•Onboard or USB Floppy Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in the drive is not bootable, or if no floppy disk is in the drive, the computer generates an error message.

•Onboard SATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary serial ATA hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.

•Onboard PATA Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary IDE hard drive, if applicable. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.

•Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system, the computer generates an error message.

•Expansion Card Name — If you have installed a bootable expansion card, it may appear in the boot list. The computer attempts to boot from the expansion card.

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD), but you want the computer to boot from the hard drive when the diagnostic tests are complete. You can also use this feature to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD drive.

NOTE: If you are booting to a USB floppy drive, you must first set the floppy drive to USB in system setup (see System Setup).

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 upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.

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 (see Turning Off Your Computer).

The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.

4.At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only.

For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Device and press <Enter>.

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1.Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup).

2.Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the pop- up 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 the spacebar to enable or disable a device. (Enabled devices have a checkmark.)

5.Press <Shift><Up Arrow> or <Shift><Down Arrow> to move a selected device up or down the list.

Booting to a USB Device

NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Memory Key

1.Insert the memory key into a USB port and restart the computer.

2.When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.

The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB device option to the boot menu.

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Contents Dell OptiPlex 320 Users Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Advanced FeaturesManageability SecuritySystem Password Password ProtectionOption Settings Assigning a System PasswordAdministrator Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordAssigning an Administrator Password Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSystem System Setup OptionsPS/2 Unlocked Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Booting to a USB DeviceChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Memory KeyClearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper Setting DescriptionFloppy Drive Power Management Clearing Cmos SettingsHyper-Threading Click Hardware and click Device ManagerSleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP Battery Back to Contents Recommended Tools Before You BeginTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerPage Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse CDs and DVDsBack to Contents Connecting Two to Three Monitors Using Surround View Connecting Multiple MonitorsChanging the Display Settings Desktop Computer About Your Desktop ComputerFront View Back View Back-Panel ConnectorsInside Your Computer System Board Components PCI and PCI Express Cards Installing an Expansion CardRemoving an Expansion Card Back to Contents Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Back to Contents Connecting Drive Cables General Installation GuidelinesDrive Interface Connectors IDE Drive Connector Serial ATA ConnectorConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Power Cable ConnectorsCD/DVD Drive IDE Drive AddressingInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Hard Drive Hard DriveInstalling a Hard Drive Back to Contents Panel Removing the I/O PanelReplacing the I/O Panel Replacing the Power Supply Power SupplyPin Number Signal name AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireBack to Contents Removing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer Specifications Drives ConnectorsKey Combinations Controls and LightsPower PhysicalEnvironmental FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereSupport.dell.com Dell Support Website support.dell.com Select Drivers & Downloads and click GoClick Start→ Help and Support See Drivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCD Getting Help Online ServicesTechnical Assistance Ftp.dell.comAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Technical Support ServiceDiagnostics Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Argentina Buenos Aires Antigua and BarbudaAruba Australia SydneyOntario Canada North York011 Cayman IslandsDominica Denmark CopenhagenDominican Republic EcuadorGuatemala GrenadaGuyana Hong KongKorea Seoul Japan KawasakiLatin America Website support.euro.dell.com LuxembourgNetherlands Amsterdam Netherlands AntillesNew Zealand Website support.ap.dell.com NicaraguaSlovakia Prague 005Website support.euro.dell.com South Africa Johannesburg 09/091Trinidad/Tobago Website support.ap.dell.com ThailandTurks and Caicos Islands Customer Care BracknellVenezuela Virgin IslandsGlossary Docking device See APR Device driver See driverPage Page NIC See network adapter Module bay See media bayPage Video resolution See resolution Back to Contents DDR2 Memory Overview MemoryRemoving Memory Installing MemoryBack to Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Mini Tower ComputerAbout Your Mini Tower Computer Mini Tower ComputerBack View Inside Your Computer System Board Components Back to Contents Installing a Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Installing a Expansion CardPage Removing an Expansion Card Back to Contents Processor Installing the Processor Page Back to Contents IDE Data Cable Connector Sata Data Cable Connector Data Cable ConnectorsIDE Drive Power Connector Sata Power Connector Hard Drive Hard drive Release tabs Adding a Second Hard Drive Page Drive-Panel Inserts Removing the Floppy Drive Installing the Floppy Drive CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Back to Contents Panel Power Supply Pspwrgood DC Power Connectors P3 and P5 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 Removing the Computer Cover Mini Tower Computer Specifications Cards Full-height cards supported Power Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XP FeaturesSetting Up a Home and Office Network User Accounts and Fast User SwitchingClick Checklist for creating a network Replacing the Computer Cover Desktop Computer What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and the Operating SystemReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the Optional Drivers and Utilities CD Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPEnabling System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateReinstalling Windows XP Booting From the Operating System CDWindows XP Setup Next Battery Problems Solving ProblemsDrive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsLockups and Software Problems Keyboard ProblemsHard drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveComputer does not start up Other software problemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingMouse Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsRestoring Default Settings Printer ProblemsSerial or Parallel Device Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Check the diagnostic lights See Diagnostic LightsRemoving the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board System Board ScrewsBack to Contents Models Dcsm and Dcne September 2006 P/N JK524 Rev. A01 Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools and UtilitiesWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Dell Diagnostics Main MenuSystem Lights Option FunctionLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsCode Cause Beep CodesClick the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesOperating system not found Read fault Requested sector not found Reset failed Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP Warranty
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