Access+The+Bios

Access The Bios

How to access the bios will vary manufacturer to manufacturer, but usually when you first turn on the PC you will either hit F10, F2, Delete or F12 to access the BIOS configuration. Once in there, you want to change your boot order and make sure booting from USB devices is not selected or that it’s lower on the list than your hard drive. Here is a helpful link to how to change the boot order on HP laptops: **http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=18703&docname=c00364979**

__**What is the boot order?**__ When the computer starts, the system BIOS begins to check a pre-determined list of drives and devices that may contain an operating system such as Windows. The computer can boot an operating system from a hard drive, floppy drive, CD or DVD optical drive, USB storage device, or a network. The order in which the devices are checked is configurable through the BIOS setup menu.

__**What is the default boot order?**__ The default boot order settings for the computer are configured in the factory. The default boot order for HP notebook PCs is listed below. An **OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND** error message may appear if a floppy disk or an optical disk is inserted into a computer that does not contain an operating system. If this error occurs, remove the disk and restart the computer. If you have installed a second hard drive and the computer does not boot, please select the hard drive which contains the operating system as first boot device in the hard drive group.
 * 1) Floppy disk drive
 * 2) Optical drive (DVD, CD-ROM)
 * 3) Hard drive
 * 4) USB device
 * 5) Network adapter
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The boot order can be configured on the **Advanced** tab in the BIOS settings menu. The steps for modifying the boot order may vary depending on the model of the computer. For further information on a specific computer, refer to the documentation provided with the computer or go to the [|HP Drivers and Downloads page]. The BIOS settings are generally listed in the Maintenance and Service Guide. Follow the steps below to configure the boot order on most computers. The BIOS settings menu is accessible by pressing the **F2** or the **F6** key on some computers.
 * __Configuring the boot orde__r**
 * NOTE:**BIOS configurations vary depending on the computer.
 * 1) Turn on or restart the computer.
 * 2) While the display is blank, press the f10 key to enter the BIOS settings menu.
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 * 1) Select the **Advanced** tab using the right and left arrow keys.
 * 2) Use the up and down arrow keys to select **Boot Order**.
 * 3) Follow the on-screen instructions to change the boot order.

__**Reset the boot order to the default settings**__ To reset the boot order to the default settings, follow the steps below. BIOS configurations vary depending on the computer. For further information on a specific computer, view the documentation provided with the computer. The BIOS settings are generally found in the Maintenance and Service Guide.
 * 1) Turn on or restart the computer.
 * 2) While the display is blank, press the f10 key to enter the BIOS settings menu.
 * 3) Press the f9 key to reset the BIOS to the default settings.
 * 4) Press the f10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS settings menu.
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