Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup

To set a boot device order that the computer uses each time it is turned on or restarted, follow these steps:

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-middle corner of the screen.

2.Go to System Configuration > Boot Options > Legacy Boot Order and use the arrow keys to change the boot device order.

3.Press enter and then change the timer by using the up and down arrow key.

NOTE: MultiBoot is enabled at the factory.

4.Press enter again to accept the changes.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt

To dynamically choose a boot device for the current start up sequence, follow these steps:

1.Open the Select Boot Device menu by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f9 while the “F9 Boot Device Options” message is displayed in the lower-middle corner of the screen.

2.Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and then press enter.

Your preferences go into effect immediately.

Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt

To set the computer to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time the computer is started or restarted, follow these steps:

1.Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the “F10 BIOS Setup” message is displayed in the lower-middle corner of the screen.

2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then press enter.

3.In the Multiboot Express Popup Delay (Sec) System Configuration field, select the length of time in seconds that you want the computer to display the startup location menu before it defaults to the current MultiBoot setting (when 0 is selected, the Express Boot startup location menu is not displayed).

4.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 go into effect when the computer restarts.

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