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Question posted by Kiphil on December 11th, 2013
How To Set Boot Drive On Dell Xps 8300 I7
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Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on December 11th, 2013 11:35 AM
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Kiphil,
To set the boot drive on the xps 8300 you can follow the steps below.
Entering System SetupUse 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.
Boot MenuThe 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. You will then have the option to choose the boot device.
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