Frequent question: How do I set BIOS to boot priority?

How do I set boot priority to default?

Once the computer boots up, it will take you to the Firmware settings.

  1. Switch to Boot Tab.
  2. Here you will see Boot Priority which will list connected hard drive, CD/DVD ROM and USB drive if any.
  3. You can use the arrow keys or + & – on your keyboard to change the order.
  4. Save and Exit.

How do I change boot order?

Generally, the steps go like this:

  1. Restart or turn on the computer.
  2. Press the key or keys to enter the Setup program. As a reminder, the most common key used to enter the Setup program is F1. …
  3. Choose the menu option or options to display the boot sequence. …
  4. Set the boot order. …
  5. Save the changes and exit the Setup program.

What should boot first in BIOS?

About Boot Priority

  • Start the computer and press ESC, F1, F2, F8, F10 or Del during the initial startup screen. …
  • Choose to enter BIOS setup. …
  • Use the arrow keys to select the BOOT tab. …
  • To give a CD or DVD drive boot sequence priority over the hard drive, move it to the first position in the list.

How do I change the boot drive without BIOS?

If you install each OS in a separate drive, then you could switch between both OSes by selecting a different drive every time you boot without the need to get into the BIOS. If you use the save drive you could use Windows Boot Manager menu to select the OS when you start your computer without getting into the BIOS.

How do I change the boot order in UEFI?

Changing the UEFI boot order

  1. From the System Utilities screen, select System Configuration > BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) > Boot Options > UEFI Boot Order and press Enter.
  2. Use the arrow keys to navigate within the boot order list.
  3. Press the + key to move an entry higher in the boot list.

What is the correct UEFI boot order?

Windows Boot Manager, UEFI PXE – the boot order is Windows Boot Manager, followed by UEFI PXE. All other UEFI devices such as optical drives are disabled. On machines where you cannot disable UEFI devices, they are ordered at the bottom of the list.

What is Boot Mode UEFI or legacy?

The difference between Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) boot and legacy boot is the process that the firmware uses to find the boot target. Legacy boot is the boot process used by basic input/output system (BIOS) firmware. … UEFI boot is the successor to BIOS.

Does BIOS boot order matter?

It’s best for the Hard Drive to boot first, it’s quicker then. All the other stuff can go last. Probably best to have the drive with the operating system up first, less you enjoy looking at a blank screen.

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