MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)

Specifying MultiBoot Preferences

You can set either:

A continuing startup sequence that the notebook uses each time it starts up.

or

A variable startup sequence, called MultiBoot Express, that sets the notebook to prompt you for a startup location each time it is started or restarted.

You set the MultiBoot Express timeout as you set up the prompt. If you do not press a key or select a startup medium within the timeout, the notebook continues startup according to the current MultiBoot sequence.

Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence

To set a startup sequence that the notebook will use each time it is started or restarted:

1.Restart the notebook, then press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

To change the language, press F2.

For navigation instructions, press F1.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Boot Options, then press enter.

3.Toggle the MultiBoot field to Enable.

4.Toggle the Boot Order fields to the boot sequence you prefer.

5.To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts.

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Compaq 285558-001 manual Specifying MultiBoot Preferences, Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence