Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup
To start Computer Setup and set a boot device order that the computer uses each time it is turned on or
restarted, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select the Legacy Boot Order list, and then
press enter.
4. To move the device up in the boot order, use a pointing device to click the up arrow, or
press the + key.
– or –
To move the device down in the boot order, use a pointing device to click the down arrow, or
press the - key.
5. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the
screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt
To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, follow these steps:
1. Open the Select Boot Device menu by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f9.
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select a boot device, then press enter.
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