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Boot

The Boot screen allows you to set the order in which the system looks for bootable
devices on startup.

The table below describes these devices.

Note: A plus (+) sign may be shown in front of a device. You can press Enter to
“expand” the device and see sub-items in this category.

Parameter

Description

Removable
Devices

The computer attempts to boot from the removable device (e.g., floppy
drive). If unsuccessful, the system goes to the next device in the list.

Hard Drive

The computer attempts to boot from the hard disk. If unsuccessful, the
system goes to the next device in the list.

CD-ROM Drive

The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive (looks for a
bootable CD or DVD).

Network Boot

The computer attempts to boot from a network boot image.

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