4At the Boot Device Menu, use the up- and down-arrow keys or press the appropriate number on the keyboard to highlight the device that is to be used for the current boot only, and then press <Enter>.

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 that your device is bootable, check the device documentation.

Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

1Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 166).

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

NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.

3Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

4Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).

5Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 85.

2Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 86).

3Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PASSWORD) on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 89), then remove the jumper plug and set the plug aside.

4Close the computer cover.

5Connect your keyboard and mouse, then connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets and turn them on.

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XPS 720, 720 specifications

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