Solved Can't get into Windows Boot Manager to change boot order.

theweav

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My Dell Inspiron 660 is 2 months old. It came with Windows 8 preinstalled. My problem: I am trying to change the boot order so I can boot from CD ROM as a first option. I have tried using the "F" keys on boot, but it just ignores me and goes on to boot up. I have also tried the "Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings" in "Change PC Settings" and got the same results. I spent some time on the phone with a Dell tech. After trying all the things I had already tried, he and his supervisor decided I must have a bad Motherboard. Does this sound right? Is there any way to repair this problem?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
The option your looking for is located in the BIOS. Try using the Del key to access the BIOS setup screen on startup.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Enterprise
That doesn't work either. I just tried it again.
Thanks
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
Clipboard06.jpg

This was taken directly from the owners manual on the Dell website. Look for the Boot tab.

Note: you must press F2 repeatedly until you see the BIOS setup screen.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Windows Boot Manager should always be first boot device, use the One Time Boot Menu.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
I know, I have done this over and over. I simply isn't working. It boots to my Desktop. I have done this with <F1>, <F2>, <F12>, and Delete.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
The manual also suggests disconnecting all devices from the computer before attempting to enter the BIOS.

Clipboard04.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Enterprise
theog, I thought I had tried everything. How do I access the One Time Boot Menu?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
Press F12 on boot up.

Dell F key.PNG
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
theog,
I just tried that again. The PC just sits there until I have to power it down. I then rebooted with disk in. The PC boots directly to my display. There are NO splash screens from boot to display.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
theog,
I just tried that again. The PC just sits there until I have to power it down. I then rebooted with disk in. The PC boots directly to my display. There are NO splash screens from boot to display.

All 3rd party software, bootable CD/DVD/USB disks, which fully supports Windows 8/8.1, uEFI, GPT & Secure Boot.
Which is signed by Microsoft, will boot with Secure Boot ENABLED.

What software, bootable CD/DVD/USB disks are trying to boot?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
Thanks ECTECH.

I will try that and get back to you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
theog

I have tried my Acronis ATI 2014 backup boot disk and the Dell reinstall disks which I downloaded.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
theweav said:
Acronis ATI 2014 backup boot disk

Is the Acronis version x64 & fully supports Windows 8/8.1, uEFI, GPT & Secure Boot, is signed by Microsoft.

theweav said:
Dell reinstall disks which I downloaded.

You can not legally download the disk.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
GARU,

When I bought the computer 2 months ago it came with Windows 8 preinstalled. I was informed while registering the computer that I would need to download the reinstallation software and opened a link to allow me to do so. These new computers do not come with reinstallation disks.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
theog,

Yes ATI 2014 is Windows 8 Supported.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
theog

About the disks, Dell said I would need these if the system crashed. It took 4 DVDs. That explanation I gave about how I acquired the reinstallation disk was meant for "Garu"
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell 660
    CPU
    3.40GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel Core i3-3240
    Memory
    8.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GE Force GT 610 2GB
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 23EA63 [Monitor] (23.1"vis, January 2012)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X1080
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD10EZEX-75ZF5A0
    1TB
    Browser
    IE 10
    Antivirus
    Norton
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