Correct Bios Boot Order?

Hi,

 #1 Hard drive

#2 CD CDRW ect.

#3 Removable media.

#4 Other.

To load or reload OS, Switch 1 and 2 around.

HTH

Later

The best boot order is whatever makes you happy.  I often set the diskette drive to be number one (when we had diskette drives!) simply because if I wanted to run a disk based diagnostic, or wipe out the existing OS in preparation for installing a new one, it was easier that way.  I just popped in the diskette and did what I wanted to do.  There is less reason for that sort of thing these days because most Dells give you the one time boot menu; F12 at start-up.  Therefore, if waiting on the computer, because it is waiting to see if there is boot code on one of your other devices, is bothering you, make the HD number 1 in the boot order.

 STGCMTED

I use the following:

1. Hard Drive
2. DVD/RW
3. Other Boot Devices
4. Removable media

Bev.

The best boot order is whatever makes you happy. I often set the diskette drive to be number one (when we had diskette drives!) simply because if I wanted to run a disk based diagnostic, or wipe out the existing OS in preparation for installing a new one, it was easier that way. I just popped in the diskette and did what I wanted to do. There is less reason for that sort of thing these days because most Dells give you the one time boot menu; F12 at start-up. Therefore, if waiting on the computer, because it is waiting to see if there is boot code on one of your other devices, is bothering you, make the HD number 1 in the boot order.