Knowing how to configure the order of accessing disks in the BIOS can be useful in various cases, including reinstalling the OS, booting from a rescue flash drive or a disk with another distribution kit. There are some nuances associated with loading from hard disk or flash drives, which we will also discuss below.
How to enter BIOS?
Obviously, in order to change the disk from which the user wants to boot, it is necessary to get into the BIOS. And if earlier the list of hot buttons was limited to a few simple combinations, on this moment“Guessing” the action the developers intended the first time can be tricky. The easiest way to find out the required sequence of actions is to take a close look at the loading screen. For this:
- turn on the computer;
- while the machine displays statistics on a black screen, look for the line “Press Del to Enter Setup” or “Press F2 to Enter Bios Settings” (example in the image);
- the most common hotkeys for entering BIOS are F2, Del or F10;
- press them immediately after turning on the PC or until the Windows logo appears;
- if the laptop uses Fast Boot technology, or any other technology that does not display the desired data on the screen, turn it off;
- press F2, press the power button without releasing the hotkey until the BIOS entry menu appears;
- for the same purposes, a specially designated “proprietary” button can be located on the laptop case.
How to set boot from disk in BIOS
So, we got into the BIOS, now we need to understand the mass of settings that the system offers us to manipulate. Since BIOS versions may differ slightly, let's look at specific examples. If you have BIOS Phoenix AwardBIOS:
- on the main screen, go to “Advanced BIOS Features”;
- looking in the list First Boot Device(this is the first media that the computer will access) and select the one you need, for example CDROM;
- press the Esc button, save the changes with the “Save & Exit Setup” button - everything is simple.
- reboot the PC, which, when turned on again, will boot from the device specified in the BIOS;
- if you do not see the “Advanced BIOS Features” section on the main screen, look for the “Boot” menu among the tabs;
- go into it and select the boot order (relevant for UEFI BIOS).
It should be borne in mind that for a one-time boot from a USB flash drive or other media, it is not necessary to change the order of accessing disks through the BIOS. After turning on the PC, you just need to call the BOOT Menu by hotkey (Del, F2, F12, F11, Esc - we are looking for the corresponding instructions on the screen) and select the desired device.
There are many types of BIOS: Ami, Award, Phoenix Award, UEFI. Let's figure out which buttons to press when booting a computer or laptop in order to go to BIOS and put a boot from a USB flash drive to install windows. I want to note that the traditional key delete, F2 to enter the BIOS. Below are combinations of buttons on how to enter BIOS in order to boot from a USB flash drive.
Buttons for entering bios from laptop and computer manufacturers.
Buttons from BIOS manufacturers
How to put a boot from a USB flash drive in BIOS for installing Windows
To begin with, you don't always need to go into BIOS to swap the bootloader for installing windows. For this there is the so-called launch menu... To go there, you need to turn on the computer, sometimes a key is written. V in this case F12. Press the key that is written in the word Boot Menu.
Where will we start the computer: USB flash drive or other devices. The next step is to install the windows system.
How to install a boot from a USB flash drive in Ami Bios
- Push Device Priority.
In line 1st devise we set the priority from the flash drive. This is usually all, but many have come across why I did everything right, and the computer does not start from a flash drive. It is just necessary to specify sometimes, in addition to priority, forced loading in the line Hard Disk Drives.
- V Hard Disk Drives we set a forced start from a flash drive.
- V 1st drive choose the carrier.
- Press F10 to save.
It turned out that in the 1st Devise and Hard Disk Drives settings there is a bootloader with USB Flash i.e. we put the priority option, tried it and it didn’t work. Then we set a forced launch and everything worked out for us. And so in all versions of the BIOS, if the priority loading did not work.
How to install a boot from a USB stick in Award Bios
- Go to Advanced Features.
- We press First Device , v context menu we install from which bootloader we will start the computer. We have selected the primary launch device.
- Hard Disk Priority put the flash drive in 1st place. (If in First Device choose to start from a drive, then you need to put a USB flash drive in Hard Disk Priority).
- Award is ready, press F10 to save.
How to install a boot from a USB flash drive in Phoenix Award Bios
- Customization Advanced, in line First Boot Device we put a USB flash drive or other device.
- Push F10 to save.
New UEFI BIOS in which you can control the mouse.
- Line Boot Priority, swap by dragging with the mouse. Can be done through advanced settings> Exit / Advanced mode and choose Advanced mode.
- Presses Boot and choose in Boot Option # 1 loader.
Go to BIOS and install a boot from a USB flash drive for Windows installations turned out to be quite simple, you just need to change just the type of download. And remember the preemptive and force bootloader.
Very often a situation arises when you need to boot from a CD-DVD, for example, when installing windows, or loading other applications directly when you start your computer.
To make such a boot, you need to make small manipulations with the BIOS settings, there are no difficulties here. You just need to press the keys on the keyboard a couple of times.
Depending on your BIOS (Ami or Award), you can configure it to boot from a CD-DVD disc. What kind of BIOS you have can be understood from the pictures in the instructions.
Install CD-DVD boot into Award BIOS.
2.Using the arrows on the keyboard, select the Advanced BIOS features tab and press Enter
3. Select the First Boot device tab, press the Enter key, in the window that appears, use the arrows on the keyboard to put the pointer opposite the CDROM inscription and press Enter.
4. We exit the BIOS while maintaining the settings, for this we press the F10 key on the keyboard. After the red window appears, press the Enter key. The computer will reboot and if you have a disc with a boot sector installed in the CD-DVD drive, it will try to start its contents, for example, installing windows.
Install boot from CD-DVD in Ami BIOS.
1. Launch the BIOS settings by pressing the Delete key at the moment the computer starts up.
2. Using the arrows on the keyboard, select the Boot tab, then select the Boot Device Priority item, using the Enter key, go to this item.
3. Select the 1st Boot Device item, in the window that appears, select your CD-DVD drive and press the Enter key.
4. Exit the BIOS while maintaining the settings, for this we press the F10 key on the keyboard, select OK in the window that appears and press the Enter key. The computer will reboot and if you have a disc with a boot sector installed in the CD-DVD drive, it will try to start its contents, for example, installing windows.
A detailed guide on how to configure various BIOS versions to boot and install the operating system from disk.
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In one of our previous articles, we talked about how in BIOS with various interfaces, install a boot from a USB flash drive to install an operating system from it. Today we will talk about how to return the settings. BIOS to the original ones and set the boot back from CD... This will be much easier than configuring your computer to boot from a USB flash drive.
Although each version BIOS has its own unique interface, the basic principle of changing the settings of the boot device does not differ much in them. You will need to go to the main menu, go to a special section and install the CD-ROM in the first place in the list of devices connected to your computer. But first things first.
How to put boot from disk in BIOS?
- Before proceeding directly to the setting BIOS, it will not be superfluous to figure out how to get into it. The entrance to this subsystem is carried out using a special key, which should be pressed almost immediately after turning on the computer.
- As a rule, on a large number of stationary computers and laptops, buttons “ Delete" or " F2», But other keys can also be used depending on the model and installed version initial software... Therefore, carefully monitor the text prompts on the monitor while the PC boots up.
- Working with the BIOS interface is also carried out exclusively using the keyboard. The computer mouse and other controls do not work on it.
- To navigate through the tabs, use the keyboard arrows " left / right" and " up down". To interact with the selected menu item, use the " Enter"And in some cases the buttons" Y" or " N". To return to the previous section, use the button " Escape».
How do I set up Award Bios to boot from disc?
In the event that you pressed the key to enter BIOS and the same menu appeared on your monitor as in the picture below, then you are faced with Award Bios ... It is found on a large number of motherboards.
To configure it to boot from disk, you need to follow a couple of easy steps:
Step 1.
- Use the arrows to enter the category " Advanced BIOS Features", Find and stand on the line" First Boot Device" and press " Enter»To display an additional menu.
Step 2.
- In the pop-up window, you will need to select the device in the list " CD-ROM"And click" Enter". The second device can be assigned HDD.
- Then go to the initial menu using the button " Esc"And exit the BIOS while saving the changes. To exit, stand on the line " Save & Exit Setup", Press the" Enter "key, and after the Latin" Y»For the changes to take effect.
How do I configure AMI Bios to boot from disk?
When in the process of entering BIOS a window with the interface shown in the picture below will appear before your eyes, then we can conclude that the version is installed on your computer Bios AMI... It is also quite common on modern motherboards.
To configure this version for booting from disk, you need to follow a few simple steps:
Step 1.
- Use the arrows to go to the section " Boot"And further into" Boot Device Priority».
- You will see a small list of three lines. It is necessary to become on the first line under the name " 1st Boot Device", Click" Enter"And in the window that appears, select the device" CD-ROM". The screenshot displays “ DVD-RW».
- As a result, the lines and the parameters specified by them should look something like this.
Step 2.
- Now you need to save the changes and exit with BIOS... Using the " Esc"Return to the previous section, switch to the" Exit", Select the line" Exit & Save Changes", Click" Enter"And in the window that appears, click" OK».
Figure 8. How to select and install boot from disk in BIOS?
- After restarting the PC, it will be possible to install operating systems from the CD.
How do I configure Award Phoenix Bios to boot from disc?
And the last, less common version of BIOS is Phonex-Award... If at the entrance you see a similar interface, as in the picture below, then you have it installed.
To set the boot settings from disk in this version, do a couple of simple steps:
Step 1.
- As with the previous two options, you need to install the CD-ROM as the first boot device. Go to the section " Advanced"And stand on the line" First Boot Device».
- Click " Enter"And in the list of devices that appears, select" CD-ROM"Or another device replacing it.
Step 2.
- The final stage will again be saving changes and completing work with BIOS. Go to the " Exit", Stand on the line" Save & Exit Setup", Click" Enter"And confirm saving the settings with the Latin letter" Y».
- This completes the configuration of all popular versions. BIOS to boot from disk ends. However, in conclusion, you should be informed that in order to choose the method of loading and installing the operating system, it is not at all necessary to resort to changing the settings in BIOS.
- Most often, when turning on the computer, you need to quickly press a certain button, which activates a special menu with a list of connected boot devices... In it you can quickly select CD-ROM, USB flash drive or hard drive to boot the operating system.
- The button depends on your PC manufacturer. Most often, keys are assigned for this purpose. F1—F12.
VIDEO: BIOS Setup for Windows Installation from CD
Setting the computer to boot from DVD disc or CD is one of those things that may be required in the most different situations, first of all, in order to install Windows or another operating system, use the disk to reanimate the system or remove viruses, as well as to perform other tasks.
Relatively speaking, booting from disk is usually somewhat easier and there are fewer nuances in this operation than with using USB flash drive as boot storage... However, enough ranting, to the point.
Login to BIOS to change the order of boot devices
The first thing that needs to be done is to enter the BIOS of the computer. This was a fairly simple task until quite recently, but today, when UEFI came to replace the usual Award and Phoenix BIOS, almost everyone has laptops, and various hardware and software technologies fast loading Fast-boot is actively used here and there, it is not always an easy task to enter BIOS in order to boot from disk.
In general terms, the entrance to the BIOS looks like this:
In some cases, which is especially common on modern laptops, you will not see any inscription: it will start immediately Windows boot 8 or Windows 7. This is due to the fact that they just use various technologies for quick start. In this case, to enter the BIOS, you can use different ways: Read the manufacturer's instructions and disable Fast Boot or whatever. But, almost always one simple way works:
- Turn off your laptop
- Press and hold the F2 key (the most common key to enter BIOS on laptops, H2O BIOS)
- Turn on the power, without releasing F2, wait for the BIOS interface to appear.
This usually works.
Setting boot from disk in BIOS of different versions
After you hit the same BIOS settings, you can set the boot from the desired drive, in our case - from boot disk... I will show you several options at once on how to do this, depending on the different options for the configuration utility interface.
In the Phoenix AwardBIOS BIOS version most common on stationary computers, select Advanced BIOS Features in the main menu.
After that, select the First Boot Device field, press Enter and select the CD-ROM or device corresponding to your disc drive. Then press Esc to exit to the main menu, select “Save & Exit Setup”, confirm saving. The computer will then reboot using the disk as a boot device.
In some cases, you will not find either the Advanced BIOS Features item itself or the boot parameter settings in it. In this case, pay attention to the tabs at the top - you need to go to the Boot tab and put the boot from the disk there, and then save the settings in the same way as in the previous case.
In modern UEFI interfaces BIOS setup the loading order may look different. In the first case, you need to go to the Boot tab, select the drive for reading disks (Usually, ATAPI) as the First Boot Option, then save the settings.
In the version of the interface shown in the picture, you can simply drag the device icons to indicate the disk as the first drive from which the system will boot when the computer starts.
I have not described everything possible options, but I am sure that the information provided will be enough to cope with the task in other BIOS versions - booting from disk is installed approximately the same everywhere. By the way, in some cases, when you turn on the computer, in addition to entering the settings, you can call the boot menu with a specific key, this allows you to boot from the disk once, and, for example, to install Windows, this is enough.
By the way, if you have already done the above, but the computer still does not boot from the disc, make sure that you burned it correctly.