Set bios to boot from CD
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My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell XPS 420
- OS
- Windows 10, Home Clean Install
- CPU
- Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
- Motherboard
- Dell
- Memory
- 6 gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20"
- Hard Drives
- 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB Keyboard
- Mouse
- Dell Premium Optical USB
- Internet Speed
- DSL 2.85
On your BIOS boot screen at the bottom it will list some key options. One is a key to press to enter the boot screen. Not sure, but I think it's F12 for Dell. this will be a one-time setting.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Home Built Desktop By DataTech
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
- CPU
- Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
- Memory
- 16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
- Sound Card
- Onboard Realtek 5-1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung P2570HD
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
- PSU
- Corsair HX650W
- Case
- Inwin Dragon Rider
- Cooling
- Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
- Keyboard
- E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
- Mouse
- steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
- Internet Speed
- 48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
- Antivirus
- Norton Internet Security 2013
- Browser
- IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
- Other Info
- 4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
Are you interested in a one-time change or a permanent change?
For a one-time change, which is much more common need, try following:
Turn on computer.
IMMEDIATELY start tapping CONTINUALLY the F12 key.
Do you end up at a menu giving you a list of boot options?
If yes chose CD/DVD and you are off to the races.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
- OS
- MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
- CPU
- AMD A10-4600M
- Motherboard
- AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
- Memory
- 6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD Radeon HD 7660G
- Sound Card
- High Definition Audio Device
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
- Screen Resolution
- 1600x900@60Hz
- Hard Drives
- SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
- Internet Speed
- What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
- Other Info
- Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device
Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
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