Should the BIOS recognize and boot from an external usb drive?

Question

Hi, I am using an Inspiron 8200, XP Professional, Bios version A11. My external drives ( self powered) are connected via USB 2.0 ( using a card). How do I encourage my BIOS to recognize the drive as a bootable option.

boppo · Answer

i don't think that's a option on the old I8200.

Seymour9 · Answer

Thanks.

I take it then that more recent Inspirons can do this.

I guess I don't understand though, if the 8200, today, actively recognizes USB drives at a data access level what do the newer ( younger!) systems have that the 8200 is missing?

age is a wonderful thing! almost!

boppo · Answer

the new ones the bios supports booting to a usb device. my I6000 lets me boot to a usb flash stick.

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