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    Dell notebook's boot sequence

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Hkcuong, Mar 5, 2010.

  1. Hkcuong

    Hkcuong Notebook Enthusiast

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    I couldn't get USB and DVD-CD to the top of the boot sequence after many times trying. HDD is always on top despite how hard I try (by putting check mark). Can somebody show me how to solve it? The notebook is Dell Inspiron 1404 (blue) that has a Core 2 Duo T7350 CPU. Thanks all.
     
    Hkcuong, Mar 5, 2010
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  2. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    Make sure you exit AND save changes. I know it sounds basic, but it seems like you're simply exiting and discarding the changes made.

    Just double check how you're exiting the BIOS.
     
    Matt is Pro, Mar 5, 2010
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  3. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    Agreed.......
     
    Les, Mar 5, 2010
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    Fusel Wusel Notebook Consultant

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    I cannot change that Option in my Studio XPS 1645 BIOS, too. Just hit F12 when Bootscreen appears and you get to the menu to choose your boot-medium.
     
    Fusel Wusel, Mar 6, 2010
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