Change Boot Sequence

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  1. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Build 7600
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    Change Boot Sequence


    I have Windows 7. I want to boot from CD instead of HD.

    I go to System Boot Sequence. It shows:

    1. Onboard SATA HD
    2. Onboard USB or CD-Rom Drive
    3. USB device (Not Present)

    I can select a device using the up and down arrows. But How do I change the sequence. I have tried + and - and nearly everything mentioned. But I cant get the CD-Rom Drive to be number 1.

    I must be missing something. Can you help me?
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  2. Posts : 1,607
    Windows 7 x64 finally!
       #2

    Jay, I have a Dell 620 and if I remember well you have to use the keys U and D for Up and Down respectively
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  3. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #3

    jayrwv said:
    I have Windows 7. I want to boot from CD instead of HD.

    I go to System Boot Sequence. It shows:

    1. Onboard SATA HD
    2. Onboard USB or CD-Rom Drive
    3. USB device (Not Present)

    I can select a device using the up and down arrows. But How do I change the sequence. I have tried + and - and nearly everything mentioned. But I cant get the CD-Rom Drive to be number 1.

    I must be missing something. Can you help me?
    thing else.


    BTW you know you can just tap the c, and d key while booting and it will boot from cd

    Ken
    Ok so you highlight #2 the CD drive and put a check next to it. thats all you need do. why do you want to need ti di some
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  4. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Build 7600
    Thread Starter
       #4

    WallyinNC - I can use the Up and Down arrow keys to move to the drive I want to boot from. But I do not know how to make the Change, ie from HD boot to CD boot.

    I want to boot from my Windows Repair Disk.
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  5. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Build 7600
    Thread Starter
       #5

    ZIGZAG - How to put the CHECK is the question?
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  6. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #6

    I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Are you referring to the popup menu?

    Check in your BIOS and set the boot sequence as you like.
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  7. Posts : 1,607
    Windows 7 x64 finally!
       #7

    Jay, the manual for your computer says you have to use the + and - keys to move the devices up and down the boot sequence: Documentation
    Have you followed the instructions as in that manual? If so and it is not working it might be a case to contact Dell directly.
    Here the instructions:

    Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots

    Enter system setup.

    Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu.

    NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
    Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.

    Press the spacebar to enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark).

    Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list.
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  8. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Build 7600
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Jonathon - I have gone to my BIOS. I am in the Boot Sequence. My question is HOW do I change the boot sequence to make the CD be the first in the sequence. I can't seem to make the CD to be number 1.
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  9. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit Build 7600
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Thanks WallyinNC - I appreciate your help very much.
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  10. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #10

    Use the arrow keys to highlight the CD drive. Then press the + key until it is at the top. Make sure there is a check box beside it. If there is not, press the space bar.
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