HP Mini CQ10-900 HP Mini 110 and Compaq Mini CQ10 User Guide Linux - Page 75
Choosing MultiBoot preferences, Setting a new boot order in Setup Utility
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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 Setup Utility. ● To dynamically choose the boot device, by pressing esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then pressing f9 to enter the Boot Device Options menu. ● To use MultiBoot Express to set variable boot orders. This feature prompts you for a boot device each time the computer is turned on or restarted. Setting a new boot order in Setup Utility To start Setup Utility and set a boot device order that the computer uses each time it is turned on or restarted, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter Setup Utility. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the Legacy Boot Order list, and then press enter. 4. To move the device up in the boot order, press the + key. - or - To move the device down in the boot order press the - key. 5. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, follow these steps: 1. Open the Select Boot Device menu by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f9. 3. Use the arrow keys to select a boot device, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect immediately. Choosing MultiBoot preferences 65