Selecting a startup device

If the server does not start up from the expected device, you can either change the startup device sequence or select a temporary startup device.

Changing the startup device sequence permanently

To change the startup device sequence permanently, complete the following steps:

Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following:
- If the storage device is internal, skip to the next step.
- If the storage device is a disc, ensure that your server is turned on. Then, insert the disc into the optical drive.
- If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the server.
Start the Setup Utility program, see Starting the Setup Utility program.
Select Startup > Boot Priority Order.
Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to change the startup device sequence.
To save settings and exit the Setup Utility program, press F10; then, select Yes in the displayed window, and press Enter.

Note

Not all discs and storage drives are applicable as startup device.

To select a temporary startup device, complete the following steps:

Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following:
- If the storage device is internal, skip to the next step.
- If the storage device is a disc, ensure that your server is turned on. Then, insert the disc into the optical drive.
- If the storage device is an external device other than a disc, connect the storage device to the server.
Turn on or restart the server. Before the operating system starts up, repeatedly press and release F12 until Startup Device Menu is displayed.
Select the desired storage device and press Enter. The server will start up from the selected device.

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