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Commonly Used Options
Certain options require that you reboot the computer for new settings to take effect.
Changing the Boot Sequence
The
boot sequence,
or
boot order,
tells the computer where to look to find the software needed to
start the operating system. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the
Boot Order
page of system setup.
NOTE:
To change the boot sequence on a one-time-only basis, see "Performing a One-Time Boot."
The
Boot Order
page displays a general list of the bootable devices that may be installed in your
computer, including but not limited to the following:
•
Diskette Drive
•
Modular bay HDD
•
Internal HDD
• CD/DVD/CD-RW drive
NOTE:
You can only boot (start up) your computer from a CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive installed as a fixed
drive. You cannot boot from one of these modules if it is installed in the module bay.
During the boot routine, the computer starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device
for the operating system start-up files. When the computer finds the files, it stops searching and
starts the operating system.
To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by pressing the down-arrow or up-arrow key,
and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the list.
• To enable or disable a device, highlight the item and press the space bar. Enabled items
appear as white and display a small triangle to the left; disabled items appear blue or dimmed
without a triangle.
• To reorder a device in the list, highlight the device, and then press <u> or <d> (not case-
sensitive) to move the highlighted device up or down.
Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as you save the changes and exit system setup.
Performing a One-Time Boot
You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (You can also use this
procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.)
1
Shut down the computer through the
Start
menu.
2
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation
that came with your docking device for instructions.
3
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
Summary of Contents for Inspirion
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Page 15: ...14 CAUTION Safety Instructions w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 19: ...18 Finding Information for Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 41: ...40 Setting Up Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 49: ...48 Using a Battery w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 81: ...80 Setting Up a Home and Office Network w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 117: ...116 Adding and Replacing Parts w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
