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    Is it possible to configure Media Direct Button like this??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ScorpionSX, Jul 8, 2008.

  1. ScorpionSX

    ScorpionSX Notebook Geek

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    Hi everybody, i was wondering, that if we can configure the MD button to start linux, when Vista is installed, if it's possible to configure the MD button like i write it on this pic (see attachment).
    (In the red fields, the steps goes from bottom up, in green field it's in opposite way)
    If something isn't clear there, ask me :)
     

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    I think top down would have made it easier. But anyway, as to your necessary green and optional red, YES.

    Here is a thread that should be of great value to you that contains directions as to how to go about doing it. You will want to switch up some of the steps as the instructions set up the Power button to go Ubuntu and Windows to the Mediadirect Button:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=231747
     
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    Yeah, I know, but i realized that after deleting the source PSD file and after i have this pic uploaded on the forums :eek:
    No no, i mean it like the "red" things must work, especialy the GRUB loader cannot show during the boot. Can be this done by following that thread you have mentioned?? Oh and one more thing, i cannot delete my HDD partitions, or any other way lose my files on the disk... :eek:
    Can be this done?? :) Thnks for replies
     
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    Well in the grub menu.lst auto set wait time to boot into what OS you want is 7 seconds which you can change to 0 seconds o.o
     
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    Ok, and then if i press power button it will start Vista (without showing grub) and if i press the MD button it will boot into Ubuntu (again without showing grub)?? If it's like that, then it's great :)
     
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    Yes. It is exactly like that.
     
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    Ok, thanks a lot :) I'll try that
     
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