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Old 12-04-2007, 09:46 PM   #1
dimar50
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I have a USB DVD on my Dell Otiplex.

When I select the boot option - it gives me IDE??

thx


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Old 12-04-2007, 09:57 PM   #2
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"dimar50" <dimar.50@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I have a USB DVD on my Dell Otiplex.
>
> When I select the boot option - it gives me IDE??
>
> thx

This is a BIOS issue. Consult the fine manual for instructions about
booting from a USB device.
Jim
>



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Old 12-04-2007, 11:54 PM   #3
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I think, depending on the age of the BIOS and MOBO and your particular BIOS
and MOBO, you might not be able to from my past experiences with them. With
some of the newer ones you will.

CH


"dimar50" <dimar.50@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I have a USB DVD on my Dell Otiplex.
>
> When I select the boot option - it gives me IDE??
>
> thx
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