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Question posted by gogima on November 12th, 2013

How To Change The Boot Sequence

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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on November 13th, 2013 6:29 AM

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gogima, Entering System Setup

Use the <F2> key to enter System Setup to make changes to the user-definable settings. If you have trouble entering Setup using this key, press <F2> when the keyboard LEDs first flash. From there go to the Boot screen. You can then change the boot order for the device you want to boot to.

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The XPS™ 8300 system features an enhanced one-time boot menu that is easily accessible by pressing the <F12> key at the Dell™ logo during POST.

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