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How to Configure a Dell Computer to Boot to the CD or DVD

Journal ID:   10040VFLM4
Article ID:  343675
Date Published:  6/12/2008
Last Revised:  12/18/2009

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 Configure a Dell Computer to Boot to the CD or DVD
 Additional Information: BIOS
» Configure a Dell Computer to Boot to the CD or DVD

Article Summary: This article provides instructions on starting a Dell™ computer by booting to a CD or DVD instead of the operating system by using the One-Time Boot Menu. In the event the computer does not have a One-Time Boot Menu, instructions are provided how to change the boot order in the BIOS to boot to a CD or DVD.

  1. With the computer powered on, insert a bootable CD into the CD or DVD drive.

  2. Restart the computer.

  3. Tap <F12> during the first few seconds.

  4. Select the appropriate response to continue.

Option   The One-Time Boot Menu appeared when <F12> was pressed.

Option   The One-Time Boot Menu did not appear when <F12> was pressed.

 

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Additional BIOS Information Links

If you have additional BIOS-related questions, click one of the appropriate articles below:

"How Do I Restore the Setup (BIOS) Defaults on a Dell™ Computer" Article ID: 342234

"How Do I Know If I Should Update the BIOS on My Computer" Article ID: 273671

"How to Get the Latest System Setup (BIOS) Update" Article ID: 134892

"How to Clear the BIOS Password" Article ID: 184659

"BIOS Updates for Installing Microsoft Windows Vista" Article ID: 316248

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