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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 using the Boot Order page of the system setup program. 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
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
or 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
. Enabled items appear as white and display a small
triangle to their left; disabled items appear blue or dimmed without a
triangle.
• To reorder a device in the list, highlight the device and then press
or (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
the system setup program.