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BIOS commands

Bios Manufacturer		Key Command(s)
ALR Advanced Logic Research, Inc. PC/PCI	-	F2
ALR PC non / PCI	-	CTRL+ALT+ESC
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)	-	F1
AMI (American Megatrends, Inc.)	-	DEL
Award	-	CTRL+ALT+EXC
Award	-	DEL
DTK (Datatech Enterprises Co.)	-	ESC
Phoenix	-	CTRL+ALT+S
Pheonex	-	CTRL+ALT+INS

Computer		Key Command(s)
Acer	-	F1, F2, CTRL+Alt+ESC
AST	-	CTRL+ALT+ESC, CTRL+ALT+DEL
Compaq 8700	-	F10
CompUSA	-	DEL
Cybermax	-	ESC
Dell 400	-	F3
Dell 400	-	F1
Dell Dimension	-	F2 or DEL
Dell Inspiron	-	F2
Dell Latitude	-	Fn+F1 (while booted)
Dell Latitude	-	F2 (on boot)
Dell Optiplex	-	DEL, F2
Dell Precision	-	F2
eMachine	-	DEL
Gateway 2000 1440	-	F1
Gateway 2000 Solo	-	F2
HP (Hewlett-Packard)	-	F1, F2
IBM	-	F1
IBME E-pro Laptop	-	F2
IBM PS/2	-	CTRL+ALT+INS after CTRL+ALT+DEL
IBM Thinkpad (newer)	-	Windows:Programs=Thinkpad CFG
Intel Tangent	-	DEL
Micron	-	F1, F2, or DEL
Packard Bell	-	F1, F2, DEL
Sony VIAO	-	F2
Sony VIAO	-	F3
Tiger	-	DEL
Toshiba 335 CDS	-	ESC
Toshiba Protege	-	ESC
Toshiba Satellite 205 CDS	-	F1
Toshiba Tecra	-	F1 or ESC

Set Boot order

This varies depending on the bios. Here is a short list of the various methods to set the boot order.

Press the tab key till you get to the Boot tab. Highlight the CD-ROM and then press the space bar, till the CD-ROM moves up to the number one position.
Press the tab key till you get to the Boot tab. Click on the first drive and choose the CD-ROM from the drop down menu.
Press the down arrow key till Boot Configuration is highlighted. Press the Enter key and highlight the CD-ROM drive. Then Press the minus (-) key till CD-ROM moves up to the number one position.
Press the down arrow key till Boot configuration is highlighted. Press the Enter key and highlight the CD-ROM drive. Then Press page up or page down to move the CD-ROM to the first position.
There is many other ways to move the boot order. Consult your manual or manufacturer for instructions.

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