Samsung NP-R717-DA01RU, NP-R717-DA02RU manual Changing the Boot Priority, Priority item

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Changing the Boot Priority

The default boot priority of your computer is the CD-ROM first, then a removable device and then the hard disk drive in this order.

By default, the highest boot priority device is set to the CD-ROM/DVD drive. As an example, the procedures to change the highest boot priority device to the hard disk drive are described below.

1

Setup.Select the Boot menu in the BIOS

2

Press <Enter> on the Boot Device

 

Priority item.

Boot Device Priority

 

 

NumLock

[Off]

Select system boot

Enable Keypad

[By NumLock]

options

 

 

Summary screen

[Disabled]

 

Boor-time Diagnostic Screen

[Disabled]

 

PXE OPROM

[Only with F12]

 

Brightness Mode Control

[Auto]

 

Wireless Device Control

[Always On]

 

Smart Battery Calibration

 

 

3

Press the down key () to move to the

AHCI HDD item and press the F6 key to

 

move up to the top item.

 

 

 

 

 

Boot Device Priority

 

 

[Boot priority order]

 

 

 

1. AHCI CD

: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

 

2. AHCI HDD

: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

 

3. USB KEY

: N/A

 

 

4. USB CD

: N/A

 

 

5. USB FDD

: N/A

 

 

6. USB HDD

: N/A

 

 

7. PCI BEV

: N/A

 

 

8.

 

 

 

[Excluded from boot order]

 

 

- IDE HDD

: N/A

 

 

- IDE CD

: N/A

 

 

- PCI SCSI

: N/A

 

 

- USB ZIP

: N/A

 

 

- USB LS120

: N/A

4

 

 

Press the F10 key to save the settings

and exit Setup. The highest boot

priority device is now set to the Hard Drive.

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Contents User Guide Page Contents Page Chapter Page Text Notations Safety Precaution NotationsBefore You Start CopyrightAbout the Product Capacity Representation Standard About HDD Capacity RepresentationAbout Memory Capacity Representation Safety Precautions Installation RelatedKeep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Power Related Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet handsDo not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmlyBattery Usage Related Power OffAuthorized Parts Usage Related There is a danger of an explosion or fireUpgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapterCustody and Movement Related Installation Related Battery Usage Related Use only a battery authorized by Samsung ElectronicsFailing to do so may cause electric shock hazard Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy DiskCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or deviceNever disassemble or repair the product by yourself Do not operate or watch the computer while driving a vehicle Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk driveProper Posture During Computer Use Proper PostureEye Position Hand Position Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figureIllumination Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersUse Time Break Time Operation ConditionImportant Safety Information Setting Up your SystemInstruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During UseReplacement Parts and Accessories  Laser Safety NoteGeneral Requirements Requirements listed below are applicable to all countriesWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage Use in specific environments USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesOther Wireless Devices Explosive Device ProximityUnintentional Emitter per FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use Intentional emitter per FCC PartFCC Part If fitted with a modem device Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 Intentional Emitter per RSSPage European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European DirectivesTranslated Statements Compliance General European Economic Area RestrictionsLocal Restriction of 802.11b/802.11g Radio Usage BelgiumPage Weee Symbol Information Battery return systemsComputer Standard Battery AC Adapter Power Cable User Guide Basic ItemsOverview Status IndicatorsPower Button Turns the computer on and off Front ViewStatus Indicators Caps LockRight View CD DriveODD Optional Plays CD or DVD titlesLeft View Back View BatteryBattery Latches Bottom ViewAttaching the Battery Turn on the computerConnect the AC adapter Power status indicator Turn on the computerUsing Stand by Mode in Windows XP Using Sleep ModeUsing Sleep Mode in Windows Vista Click Start Turn Off Computer Stand ByChapter Fn+ KeyboardShortcut Keys FunctionWith the system software media disk.Optional System software media disk.Only for XPEasy Volume Control Screen Brightness ControlNumeric Key Touchpad Left Button TouchpadTouchpad Scroll AreaInserting and Ejecting a CD HolePage Multi Card Slot To Insert and Use a Memory CardTo remove a memory card To format a memory cardClick Start My computer Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume using the KeyboardMute Chapter LCD Brightness Control Controlling the Brightness Using the KeyboardInstructions for Cleaning the LCD  Defective LCD PixelsBios Setup Entering the Bios SetupSetup Items Bios Setup ScreenSetup Menu Help Menu DescriptionEnter System Setup KeysF5/F6 F10Setting a User Password Setting a Boot PasswordSetting a Supervisor Password Set Supervisor Password itemSetting Up a Boot Password Deactivating the PasswordChanging the Boot Priority Priority itemUpgrading Memory Adding a Memory ModuleMemory Slot Fixing Screw Removing a memory module Battery PrecautionsCharging the Battery To use the shortcut key to viewBattery Usage Time Information Extending the Battery Usage TimeTo view on the battery Using the Battery Calibration FunctionMove to the Boot Smart Battery Highlight Yes in the Battery CalibrationUsing the Security Lock Port Page Chapter Product Specifications Registered Trademarks Energy Star PartnerPage

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