Re: change to boot from CD-Rom?
- From: Dan Seur <click@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 18:02:52 -0500
Call Dell. They'll explain.
I shouldn't have used F8 as an example. That has a special meaning to W2k as it boots. BUT:
If F8 is putting you into safe mode you have long since missed your chance to get into BIOS. I'm talking about WITHIN SECONDS of the power on, LONG BEFORE the op system begins to load.
But you must find out what key is required to get to BIOS. Call Dell. Go to their website. Google.
I can't make it clearer than that. You'll be better off using Google to learn about this stuff.
Brook wrote:
I can press the F8 Key to get to the screen with the safe mode, safe mode with networking, etc...
but I don't see anywhere for the BIOS?
I have a dell dimension.
any suggestions?
Brook
"Dan Seur" wrote:
Go to the machine's manual.
There will be a key or keys (maybe DEL, or F8, or CTL-B etc etc) to press within a few seconds after powering the machine up or rebooting. There may also be a message on the screen at that time (just for a second or two) that says "PRESS THE [?] KEY TO ENTER BIOS" or something similar. This varies by motherboard. If the machine is a name-brand or you know the mainboard product name try Googling or phoning for tech support. Googling can also get you a list of the most common BIOS-access keys.
Brook wrote:
right... but how to I get to the BIOS?
"Dan Seur" wrote:
That setting is in the BIOS.
Brook wrote:
good day...
I know this should be easy ...its just slipping my mind.
How do I change my PC's boot sequence to start with the CD-ROM?
Brook
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