System Setup Utility: Dell Inspiron One 2305/2310 Service Manual
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by default)
2nd Boot
Priority
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices
USB Storage Device; Hard Drive; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Diskette Drive; Network; Disabled (CD/DVD/CD-
RW Drive by default)
3rd Boot
Priority
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices
USB Storage Device; Hard Drive; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Diskette Drive; Network; Disabled (Diskette
Drive by default)
4th Boot
Priority
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices
USB Storage Device; Hard Drive; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Diskette Drive; Network; Disabled (Network; by
default)
5th Boot
Priority
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices
USB Storage Device; Hard Drive; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Diskette Drive; Network; Disabled (USB Storage
Device by default)
Exit
Exit Options
Provides options to
Save Changes and Reset, Discard Changes and Reset,
and
Load Defaults
Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Boot Options
Diskette Drive —
The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive. If no operating system is on the drive,
the computer generates an error message.
Hard Drive
— The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the
computer generates an error message.
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
— The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive. If no CD/DVD/CD-RW is in
the drive, or if the CD/DVD/CD-RW has no operating system, the computer generates an error message.
USB Storage Device —
Insert the memory device into a USB connector and restart the computer. When
F12 Boot
Options
appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB
flash option to the boot menu.
NOTE:
To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that your device is bootable, check the device
documentation.
Network
— The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no operating system is found on the network, the
computer generates an error message.
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to run
Dell Diagnostics from the
Drivers and Utilities
disc. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored.
1. If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector.
2. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3. When
F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options
appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press <F12>.