boot sequence

Anyone know how to change my computer's boot sequence so that my CD-ROM drive
is the first drive my computer looks for when starting up? I need to run a
RAM diagnostic from a CD.

The procedure is different for different motherboards.
Typically early in the boot process a message comes up, something like:
"Press F1 to enter set-up", other common keys are F2, Delete and others.
You need to press quickly while the message is on the screen.
Once in, usually there is a "Boot" tab, from there you can change the boot
sequence.

Check your motherboard/computer manual or contact the manufacturer for
details.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"Eli Reusch" <EliReusch@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A16203A2-3CC4-4292-93C3-CE93EC255D1A@microsoft.com...
> Anyone know how to change my computer's boot sequence so that my CD-ROM
> drive
> is the first drive my computer looks for when starting up? I need to run
> a
> RAM diagnostic from a CD.

I tried that, but for some reason, my VAIO doesn't give me any indication as
to how i do it. I've tried [tab] and [f1]. no luck.

thanks for the help.

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:

> The procedure is different for different motherboards.
> Typically early in the boot process a message comes up, something like:
> "Press F1 to enter set-up", other common keys are F2, Delete and others.
> You need to press quickly while the message is on the screen.
> Once in, usually there is a "Boot" tab, from there you can change the boot
> sequence.
>
> Check your motherboard/computer manual or contact the manufacturer for
> details.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
> http://www.dts-l.org
>
>
> "Eli Reusch" <EliReusch@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A16203A2-3CC4-4292-93C3-CE93EC255D1A@microsoft.com...
> > Anyone know how to change my computer's boot sequence so that my CD-ROM
> > drive
> > is the first drive my computer looks for when starting up? I need to run
> > a
> > RAM diagnostic from a CD.
>
>
>

well, how about the other keys he mentioned - like F2 or Delete?

*TimDaniels*

"Eli Reusch" wrote:
>I tried that, but for some reason, my VAIO doesn't give me any indication as
> to how i do it. I've tried [tab] and [f1]. no luck.
>
> thanks for the help.
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> The procedure is different for different motherboards.
>> Typically early in the boot process a message comes up, something like:
>> "Press F1 to enter set-up", other common keys are F2, Delete and others.
>> You need to press quickly while the message is on the screen.
>> Once in, usually there is a "Boot" tab, from there you can change the boot
>> sequence.
>>
>> Check your motherboard/computer manual or contact the manufacturer for
>> details.
>>
>>
>> "Eli Reusch" wrote:
>> > Anyone know how to change my computer's boot sequence so that my
>> > CD-ROM drive is the first drive my computer looks for when starting up?
>> > I need to run a RAM diagnostic from a CD.
>>
>>
>>

When you turn on puter, watch for some writings at top of screen and at the
bottom you should see "del.....blah blah blah"...as soon as you see THE "DEL"
, hit the "del" key and IT should take you to bios screen. First option
should be the one, Hit enter key on keyboard, use arrows (up & down) to go to
"boot sequence" and use the "+ & - " keys to change from "floppy" to "CD",
then hit "esc." key. and "exit and save to cmos" ...IT should restart with
CD as first boot.
JJ

"Eli Reusch" wrote:

> Anyone know how to change my computer's boot sequence so that my CD-ROM drive
> is the first drive my computer looks for when starting up? I need to run a
> RAM diagnostic from a CD.

Jesse;
That may describe your BIO, but it does not describe mine and many others.
Each manufacture determines how the BIOS is entered and navigated fro the
motherboard.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
http://www.dts-l.org


"jessejames303" <jessejames303@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9F4A36B0-D355-48F2-93E7-D7189795442D@microsoft.com...
> When you turn on puter, watch for some writings at top of screen and at
> the
> bottom you should see "del.....blah blah blah"...as soon as you see THE
> "DEL"
> , hit the "del" key and IT should take you to bios screen. First option
> should be the one, Hit enter key on keyboard, use arrows (up & down) to go
> to
> "boot sequence" and use the "+ & - " keys to change from "floppy" to
> "CD",
> then hit "esc." key. and "exit and save to cmos" ...IT should restart
> with
> CD as first boot.
> JJ