Dell 2010 service manual Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

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Set User Password

The user password can be activated only when the supervisor password is set. The user password allows you to access your computer and to view the system setup settings. You cannot modify the system setup settings using the user password.

To disable the user password, leave the Enter Password field blank and press <Enter>.

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot from the optical drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities disc, 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-RW drive.

1If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.

2Turn on (or restart) your computer.

When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the bottom- 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 Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it.

3At 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 Flash 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

1Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 69).

2Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.

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System Setup

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m July Contents PCI and PCI Express Cards Processor Fan Heat Sink Assembly Changing Boot Sequence for Technical Overview Inside View of Your ComputerSystem Board Components Cpufan DIMM1 Technical Overview Turning Off Your Computer Technical Specifications Recommended ToolsBefore You Begin Safety Instructions Before You Begin Before You Begin Computer Cover Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Place the computer in an upright position Computer Cover Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelReplacing the Front Bezel Memory Modules Removing Memory ModulesReplacing Memory Modules Cutouts Securing clip snapped in position Memory Modules PCI and PCI Express Cards Removing PCI and PCI Express CardsScrew Card Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards Installed Drives Removing a Hard DrivePower cable Data cable Screws Replacing a Hard Drive Removing a Media Card ReaderFlexBay USB cable Screws Replacing a Media Card Reader Break-away metal plate Removing an Optical Drive Power cable Data cable Screws Replacing an Optical Drive Drives Drives Drives Power Switch Module Removing the Power Switch ModuleHard drive activity light Replacing the Power Switch Module Power Switch Module Front I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O PanelReplacing the Front I/O Panel Front I/O Panel Front I/O Panel Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink AssemblyProcessor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Processor Removing the ProcessorProcessor Release lever Socket Replacing the Processor Processor System Board Removing the System BoardLift the system board up and out Replacing the System Board System Board Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Battery Removing the BatteryReplacing the Battery Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup System Setup Options USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled Enabled by Load Defaults Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords and Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Click Drivers & Downloads→Select ModelSystem Setup System Setup