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Selecting a startup device

If your server does not start up from a desired device such as the disc or HDD as expected, do one of the following to select the startup device you want:
Note
Not all discs, HDDs, or other removable devices are bootable.
  • To select a temporary startup device, do the following:
    Note
    Selecting a startup device using the following method does not permanently change the startup sequence.

    1. Turn on or restart your server.

    2. When you see the logo screen, press F12 to display the boot menu. The boot device selection window opens.

    3. In the boot device selection window, use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to switch between the selections. Press Enter to select the device of your choice. Then, the server will start up from the selected device.

  • To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following:

    1. Start the System Setup Utility. See Get started.

    2. On the Boot menu, follow the instructions on the screen to set the startup device depending on your needs. You also can set the boot priority for various devices. See Boot menu.

    3. Press F4 to save settings and exit the System Setup Utility. The server will follow the startup device sequence you have set each time you turn on the server.