boot sequence

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

*TimDaniels*

Eli Reusch said:
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 said:
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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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
 
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.
 
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