1.
If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector (see
Front View of the Computer
).
2.
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3.
When
F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu
appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your
computer and try again.
4.
Press <F1> to continue.
The
Boot Menu
appears, listing all available boot devices.
5.
Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for the current boot only).
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
1.
Enter system setup, select
Boot Sequence
from the
System
group (see
Entering System Setup
).
2.
Press <Enter> to access the menu.
3.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight the appropriate
Boot Sequence
option.
4.
Press the
U
or
D
keys to move the option
up
or
down
in the boot sequence.
5.
Press <Enter> to
Save
the changes or <Esc> to
Cancel
.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Removing the Computer Cover
).
NOTE:
Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure,
press and release <F12> in even intervals until the
Boot Device Menu
appears.
NOTE:
To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
NOTE:
Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
NOTE:
To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide
.
