Dell DCSM manual Option Settings, Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

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Boot Sequence

This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.

Option Settings

NOTE: The computer attempts to boot from all bootable devices listed in the boot sequence. If no bootable device is detected the computer displays the error message No bootable devices. Press the <F1> key to retry the boot or press the <F2> key to enter the setup utility.

Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If there is no floppy disk in the drive, or there is no floppy drive installed, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the sequence.

NOTE: If there is a non-bootable floppy disk in the drive, the computer generates an error message. Follow the on-screen instructions to retry the boot.

Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If there is no operating system on the drive, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the sequence.

CD-ROM Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD-ROM drive. If there is no CD in the drive, or if the CD in the drive is non-bootable, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the sequence.

Onboard Network Controller — The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no network is detected, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the sequence.

NOTE: To boot from a network the onboard network controller must be set to On w/PXE.

USB Flash Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. When F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press the <F12> key. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.

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

Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

You can use this feature, for example, to restart your computer to a USB device such as a floppy drive, memory key, or CD- RW drive.

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

1.If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see Connectors).

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 (see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again.

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 Flash Device and press <Enter>.

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Contents Model Dcsm August 2006 Rev. A01 Recommended Tools Before You BeginGetting Started Turning Off Your ComputerRemove the computer cover Back to Contents Technical Overview Front View of the ComputerBack View of the Computer Page Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Main Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal Name AWG WireDC FDD Connector P7 DC Processor Power Connector P2DC Peripheral Connectors P3 and P5 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG WireDC Peripheral Connectors P8 and P9 Memory SpecificationsProcessor Computer InformationExpansion Bus ConnectorsAudio DrivesPower Controls and LightsPhysical EnvironmentalRemoving the Computer Cover Memory Removing and Installing PartsDDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Removing MemoryInstalling Memory Cards Replace the computer coverInstalling a PCI Card PCI CardsPage Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Express Card PCI Express CardsPage Page Removing a PCI Express Card Drive Panel Removing the Drive PanelRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel Front PanelRemoving the Front Panel Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Interface Cables IDE Drive AddressingPower Cable Connector Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Adding a Second Hard Drive Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Replace the computer cover Media Card Reader Optional Removing a Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Page CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Replace the computer cover Heat-Sink Assembly Removing the Heat-Sink AssemblyProcessor Removing the ProcessorInstalling the Processor Install the heat-sink assembly Replace the computer cover Fan Assembly Removing the Fan AssemblyFront I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O PanelPassword features are enabled Jumper SettingsJumper Setting Description System BoardRemove the heat-sink assembly and processor Removing the System BoardPower Supply Replacing the System BoardRemoving the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Computer Cover When to Use the Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Suggested Resolution Power Light Problem DescriptionSystem Lights Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionBeep Codes System Setup Screens System SetupEntering System Setup OverviewSystem Setup Options SystemRAID Auto Power Time OffMaintenance Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsClearing Cmos Settings
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