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    how to boot from External USB DVD w/ X200

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by louisssss, Dec 25, 2008.

  1. louisssss

    louisssss Notebook Consultant

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    how do i boot from a cd or USB drive from my x200? i never did this before
     
    louisssss, Dec 25, 2008
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    elijahRW Notebook Deity

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    It should be in the bios. And most computers have a quick boot option during startup so you don't have to go into the bios.
     
    elijahRW, Dec 25, 2008
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    nosnoop Newbie

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    Press F12 during bootup should take you to the Boot up device screen.
     
    nosnoop, Dec 25, 2008
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  4. louisssss

    louisssss Notebook Consultant

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    even if i dont have a built in DVD drive? it will give me the option to boot from USB-storage device OR USB-Optical device?
     
    louisssss, Dec 29, 2008
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    As long as you plug in the USB device BEFORE you enter the BIOS it should show up and you can select it in the boot device priority.
     
    jonlumpkin, Dec 29, 2008
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