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Changing the computer boot order – HP Spectre x2 User Manual

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Changing the computer boot order

If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is
the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change the
selection to an optical drive or a USB flash drive.

To change the boot order:

IMPORTANT:

For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, connect the keyboard to the keyboard dock before

beginning these steps.

1.

Insert the HP Recovery media.

2.

Access BIOS:

For computers or tablets with keyboards attached:

Turn on or restart the computer or tablet, quickly press

esc

, and then press

f9

for boot options.

For tablets without keyboards:

Turn on or restart the tablet, and then quickly hold down the volume up button; then select f9.

3.

Select the optical drive or USB flash drive from which you want to boot.

4.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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