Compaq 516 MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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- Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 1
MultiBoot User Guide - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 4
iv Product notice - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 5
Table of contents 1 About the boot device order 2 Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup 3 Considering boot order changes 4 Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup 6 Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt 7 Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt ...8 - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 6
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NOTE: Some of the boot devices and drive bay locations listed may not be supported on your computer. ● MultiBay or optical drive ● Internal hard drive ● on key ● USB CD-ROM ● USB SuperDisk ● USB hard drive ● Network controller You can change the order in which the computer searches for a boot - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 8
The following list describes the factory setting for boot order in which drive letters A and C are assigned when MultiBoot is disabled. (The actual order varies by configuration.) ● Boot order for drive A boot devices: 1. Optical drive in an optional docking device or in an optional external - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 9
in the Internal network adapter boot field. instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. NOTE: To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server without using MultiBoot, quickly press f12 when the "Network Service - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 10
3 Considering boot order changes Before changing the boot order, note the following considerations: ● When the computer restarts after the boot order has been changed, the computer attempts to start using the new boot order. ● If there is more than one type of boot device, the computer attempts to - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 11
4 Choosing MultiBoot preferences You can use MultiBoot in the following ways: ● To set a new boot order that the computer uses each time it is turned on, by changing the boot order in Computer Setup. ● To dynamically choose the boot device by pressing f9 while the "F9 = Boot device menu" message is - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 12
Boot Order fields. 5. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. 6 Chapter 4 Choosing MultiBoot preferences - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 13
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt To dynamically choose a boot device for the current start up sequence, follow these steps: 1. Open the Select Boot Device menu by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f9 while the "F9 = Boot device menu" message is displayed - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 14
is not displayed). 4. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. 8 Chapter 4 Choosing MultiBoot preferences - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 15
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences When the Express Boot menu displays during startup, you have the following choices: ● To specify a boot device from the Express Boot menu, select your preference within the allotted time, and then press enter. ● To prevent the computer from defaulting to the - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 16
bootable devices 3 setting boot order 6 setting MultiBoot Express prompt 8 D drive A boot devices 1 drive C boot devices 1 drives, boot order 1 L logical drive designations 4 M MultiBoot Express 1, 8 MultiBoot preferences 5 N Network Service Boot 3 NIC boot device 1, 3 P PXE server 3 10 Index - Compaq 516 | MultiBoot - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 17
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