How do I force Dell to boot from CD?
Single Use
- Insert the CD into the computer’s CD drive. Restart your computer.
- Watch the top of the screen for a message that says “F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu.” Press “F12” when you see this message.
- Press the “Down” cursor key to highlight your CD drive, then press “Enter” to boot to the CD.
How do I get to the boot menu on a Dell Optiplex?
Boot Sequence
- Access System Setup by pressing F2 key.
- Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key.
How do I change the boot drive on a Dell Optiplex 7010?
Boot Sequence
- Access System Setup by pressing key.
- Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing key.
Will not boot from CD?
Disc drive not selected from the boot menu On many computers, as the computer is booting, you may need to enter the boot menu (e.g., may see Press F9 for boot menu). If this option is available, press the key to enter the boot menu and then select the option to boot from the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
How do I boot my PC from a disk?
From within Windows, press and hold the Shift key and click the “Restart” option in the Start menu or on the sign-in screen. Your PC will restart into the boot options menu. Select the “Use a device” option on this screen and you can choose a device you want to boot from, such as a USB drive, DVD, or network boot.
How do I get into the BIOS on a Dell Optiplex 7020?
During the Power-on Self Test (POST), when the Dell logo appears, you can:
- Access System Setup by pressing key.
- Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing key.
How do I get to the BIOS menu on a Dell?
To enter BIOS, you simply need to enter the correct key combination at the correct time.
- Turn on your Dell computer or reboot it.
- Press “F2” when the first screen appears.
- Use your arrow keys to navigate BIOS.
How do I get into the BIOS on a Dell Optiplex 7010?
Power on the system and then go to BIOS Setup by pressing the F2 key.
How do I change the boot order on a Dell Optiplex?
How do I access BIOS on Optiplex 7010?
How do I change boot sequence in Dell BIOS?
Tap F2 key at the Dell logo screen to enter System Setup or BIOS. On the left pane, click Boot Sequence. Boot mode should be selected as UEFI (not legacy) within the BIOS go to the General > Boot Sequence then click Apply.
How do I enable Dell UEFI boot?
Enable UEFI – Navigate to General -> Boot Sequence using the mouse. Select the small circle next to UEFI. Then click Apply, then OK on the menu that pops up, and then click exit. This will reboot your computer.