Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence | Lenovo 8131, 8124

when prompted for the device driver that you want to install, click Have Disk and Browse. Then select the appropriate device-driver (.inf) file from the device subfolder.

vIn the device subfolder, look for a setup.exe file. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the screen.

Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence

Before you start recovery from a CD, DVD, USB hard disk drive, or any other external device, you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility.

1.While turning on your computer, repeatedly press and release the F1 key to enter the Setup Utility.

2.Select Startup and press enter.

3.In the Startup sequence, select your startup device.

4.Save and exit the Setup Utility.

5.Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.

6.Do one of the following:

v If you have an external device, connect it to your computer.

v If you have a CD or DVD, insert it into your computer.

7.Turn on your computer.

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