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Selecting a startup device
If the computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM,
diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a
startup device.
Selecting a temporary startup device
Use this procedure to startup from any boot device.
Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are startable (bootable).
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and look for the following prompt on the logo screen:
(To interrupt normal startup, press Enter)
3. Press the Enter key.
4. When the Startup Interrupt Menu displays, press F12.
5. Double click the desired startup device from the Alternate startup devices.
Note:
Selecting a startup device from this list does not permanently change the
startup sequence.
Changing the startup device sequence
To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the
following:
1. Start the IBM Setup Utility program (see “Starting the IBM Setup Utility
program” on page 19).
2. Select Startup.
3. Select Startup Sequence. See the information displayed on the right side of the
screen.
4. Select the devices for the Primary Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup
Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence.
5. Select Exit from the IBM Setup Utility menu and then Save Settings or Save
and exit the Setup Utility.
If you have changed these settings and want to return to the default settings, select
Load Default Settings on the Exit menu.
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