Re: startup setting; changing boot sequence

LonnieHoward.25venz@xxxxxxxxxxxx,
LonnieHoward <LonnieHoward.25venz@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have an old Dell Dimension XPS T450 running on Windows XP.
I'm trying to change the boot sequence so I can boot from a
floppy disk to run Windows Memory Diagnostic. I don't see
any information in my manual on how to do it. Can you
please tell me how to do it? Thanks

Lonnie Howard
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When you first start the computer, there should be a prompt
that gives you the keypress to enter the BIOS setup. Some
computers also give you a second keypress for a temporary
change in the boot order. You'll
have
to examine your computer for the keypress(es) or consult the
documentation that came with your Sony.

Malke

Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"


--
LonnieHoward

Restart your computer. As soon as you see anything displayed on
the monitor, start hitting the DEL key. Keep hitting the DEL
key until you see the System Setup Program displayed.

Take a look at the instructions in the Boot Screen section of
this article:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dkub/syssetup.htm#boot_screen

Good luck

Nepatsfan


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