Yep - running latest BIOS. No biggie - got around the issue another way. Wanted to boot from an external USB HDD to create a server image but have another backup scheme in place nowYep - running latest BIOS. No biggie - got around the issue another way. Wanted to boot from an external USB HDD to create a server image but have another backup scheme in place now
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You have to change the boot settings in bios (hit F2 as you see the Dell Logo) and in the boot menu look for one that says boot from USB, or external CD drive, and move it to the top of the list so it will boot before the hard drive does.
Try entering the BIOS (usually by hitting F2 or Delete during the boot up sequence) and looking under the boot menu for the USB drive. Some older systems cannot boot from USB. You might have improperly formatted the USB drive. What are you trying to boot into?
Most modern mother board will boot from USB devices as long as the USB is included in the boot list of the BIOS and first in line regardless of OS. Set your BIOS to boot from USB and off you go.
Power on your system, Press F2 on Dell logo. This would take you to system BIOS. Ensure that USB controller is ON, and USB emulation is also set to ON. Save settings and Exit. System would reboot now. Press F12 on Dell logo, and select USB ROM as the boot device. This should boot your computer through your External drive. If it still doesnt work, try switching to a different USB port. If none of these steps work, it may be a problem with the boot sector on your External drive.
Im pretty sure there is a usb boot option on mine - try going on the dell website and installing the latest BIOS firmware, you may notice this option become available as well as being up to date!
Check BIOS
No USB option in BIOS boot devices list.
have you flashed the bios and then look for that option?
Yep - running latest BIOS. No biggie - got around the issue another way. Wanted to boot from an external USB HDD to create a server image but have another backup scheme in place now
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