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I have a new Dell OptiPlex 7020 desktop. It was upgraded to Windows 10 a few weeks ago. I am trying to boot to the DVD reader but can't. I start by pressing the F12 at startup. I get a message at the top right of the screen that says PREPARING FOR ONE TIME BOOTUP, but then everything looks different. I see NO option to boot to a DVD or CD device. Need help please, Mike
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March 27th, 2016 16:00
See if there's anything helpful here.
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March 26th, 2016 20:00
Is there a bootable CD or DVD in the drive before you press F12?
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March 27th, 2016 08:00
Rohe, Thanks for the reply. No, I thought I put the bootable disc in the drive after. Am I supposed to put the bootable disc in the drive first, and then press F12 at startup ?? Thanks, Mike
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March 27th, 2016 15:00
UPDATE. OK, I put a CD in the Drive and stated up while pushing the F12 button. The same choices came up. UEFI BOOT Windows Boot manager
Other Options:
Bios Setup
Bios Flash Update
Diagnostics
Intel Management Engine Bios Extension MEBx
Change boot options.
I chose the last one, CHANGE BOOT OPTIONS to see what would happen.
I got two more choices:
UEFI Boot mode, Secure Boot ON
Legacy boot mode, Secure Boot OFF
Should I choose Legacy Boot mode, Secure Boot off ??
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March 27th, 2016 15:00
OK, I tried again. This time I chose the second option, Legacy Boot Mode, Secure Boot OFF. Then I rebooted the computer. Same choices. I do not see any CD Device or USB device listed to boot to. Totally confused. Mike
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March 27th, 2016 21:00
RoHe..That was it . That article at Dell that you gave me a link to, gave me the instructions to ADD the CD device to my boot options. Many Many thanks, Mike
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March 28th, 2016 11:00