Dell INSPIRON 2600 - Manual (Page 98)

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Commonly Used Options
Changing the Boot Sequence
The boot sequence tells the computer where to look to find the software
needed to start the operating system. To change the computer's boot
sequence, change the device settings in the Boot First Device, Boot Second
Device, or Boot Third Device options.
Dell Technical Support Policy
(U.S. Only)
Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and
participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides
for restoration of the operating system, application software, and hardware
drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as
the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-
installed hardware. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support,
online technical support is available at support.dell.com. Additional
technical support options may be available for purchase.
Boot Sequence Option Description
Boot First Device Tells the computer where to look first
for the software it needs to start the
operating system
Boot Second Device Tells the computer where to look next
if it cannot find the software on the
drive identified in Boot First Device
Boot Third Device Tells the computer where to look next
if it cannot find the software on the
drives identified in Boot First Device
or Boot Second Device
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