Instructions

1

Turn on your computer.
2

Pay attention to the on-screen instructions given during the boot sequence. Press the key indicated in the instructions ( "F1," "F2," "F12," " or "Del" are common) to enter the BIOS setup. The selection may simply be called "Setup."
3

Look for a boot priority screen. Depending on the manufacturer and version of your BIOS, there may be a menu called "Boot." Press the right arrow key to step through the menus until you find a boot priority screen.
4

Note the primary and secondary boot device. Use the arrow keys and the "Enter" key to select the CD-ROM drive as the primary boot device. Use the arrow keys and "Enter" key to select the hard drive drive as the secondary boot device.
5

Note the instructions in your BIOS for how to save and exit ("F10" is common). Press the key or key combination to save the changes and exit BIOS.