Booting your PC from the Image Boot Media (knowing how to get to the BIOS or the Boot Device Menu at system startup)
For the NovaBACKUP Image Boot Media (DR Boot Media) to be a boot-able device, that your PC can boot from (instead of the internal hard drive) the Image/DR Boot Disk will either need to be a CD or a USB flash drive as your form of rescue media. You will also need to know which key on your PC's keyboard to press during the start up screen to enter your "Boot Device Menu". From there you will select your optical CD drive or USB flash drive as the first drive in your boot-up sequence. This will allow your system to access the DR Boot Disk media which you will have already created, rather than attempting to boot from your hard disk.
Note: We DO NOT recommend using a DVD disc as your Image Boot Media as a number of DVD drives experience problems when attempting to use boot-able disc media.
We recommend testing your Image Boot Media as soon as possible after creating it to make sure that you (A.) know how to boot your computer to the media in the event of a disaster, and (B.) are familiar with what the restore environment software looks like when running off of the Image Boot Media.
Here is a reference website which may tell you what keys will allow you to enter your Boot Device Menu: website 1. If these keys do not work for you, ensure that you have a WIRED keyboard connected, either USB or otherwise. Wireless connected keyboards may not work for entering your Boot Menu as the keyboard may not be seen by your system BIOS. If you still cannot locate the key to enter the Boot Device Menu or enter the BIOS setup, then you may consult your manufacturer's technical support team for them to assist or look up the manual for your exact model of computer or motherboard. The list of computer's below are just some of the most popular computer manufacturers and is not in any way a complete list of all computer models. The results below are from website 1.
Keys to Enter BIOS or Boot Device Menu
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Manufacturer |
Model |
BIOS Setup |
Boot Device Menu |
|
Compaq |
Most models |
F1 |
ESC |
|
Dell |
Most models |
F2 |
F12 |
|
HP |
Most models |
F10 or F2 |
ESC (or F9) |
|
Lenovo |
Most models |
F1 or F12 |
N/A |
BIOS Setup and Boot Device Menu Keys (Website 2)
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Manufacturer |
Type |
Models |
Boot Menu |
Boot Once |
BIOS/UEFI Key |
Change Priority |
|
Acer |
|
|
Esc, F12, F9 |
|
Del, F2 |
|
|
Acer |
netbook |
Aspire One zg5, zg8 |
F12 |
|
F2 |
|
|
Acer |
netbook |
Aspire Timeline |
F12 |
|
F2 |
|
|
Acer |
netbook |
Aspire v3, v5, v7 |
F12 |
The "F12 Boot Menu" must be enabled in BIOS. It is disabled by default. |
F2 |
|
|
Manufacturer |
Type |
Models |
Boot Menu |
Boot Once |
BIOS/UEFI Key |
Change Priority |
|
Apple |
|
After 2006 |
Option |
|
|
|
|
Manufacturer |
Type |
Models |
Boot Menu |
Boot Once |
BIOS/UEFI Key |
Change Priority |
|
Asus |
desktop |
|
F8 |
|
F9 |
|
|
Asus |
laptop |
VivoBook f200ca, f202e, q200e, s200e, s400ca, s500ca, u38n, v500ca, v550ca, v551, x200ca, x202e, x550ca, z202e |
Esc |
|
Delete |
|
|
Asus |
laptop |
N550JV, N750JV, N550LF, Rog g750jh, Rog g750jw, Rog g750jx |
Esc |
Disable "Fast Boot" and "Secure Boot Control" in order to boot from MBR formatted media. |
F2 |
|
|
Asus |
laptop |
Zenbook Infinity ux301, Infinity ux301la, Prime ux31a, Prime ux32vd, R509C, Taichi 21, Touch u500vz, Transformer Book TX300 |
Esc |
Disable "Fast Boot" and "Secure Boot Control" in order to boot from MBR formatted media. |
F2 |
|
|
Asus |
notebook |
k25f, k35e, k34u, k35u, k43u, k46cb, k52f, k53e, k55a, k60ij, k70ab, k72f, k73e, k73s, k84l, k93sm, k93sv, k95vb, k501, k601, R503C, x32a, x35u, x54c, x61g, x64c, x64v, x75a, x83v, x83vb, x90, x93sv, x95gl, x101ch, x102ba, x200ca, x202e, x301a, x401a, x401u, x501a, x502c, x750ja |
F8 |
|
DEL |
|
|
Asus |
netbook |
Eee PC 1015, 1025c |
Esc |
|
F2 |
Boot Tab, Boot Device Priority, 1st Boot Device, Removable Device, F10 |
|
Manufacturer |
Type |
Models |
Boot Menu |
Boot Once |
BIOS/UEFI Key |
Change Priority |
|
Compaq |
|
Presario |
Esc, F9 |
|
F10 |
BIOS "Advanced Tab", Boot Order |
|
Manufacturer |
Type |
Models |
Boot Menu |
Boot Once |
BIOS/UEFI Key |
Change Priority |
|
Dell |
desktop |
Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, Optiplex |
F12 |
Select "USB Flash Drive". |
F2 |
|
|
Dell |
desktop |
Alienware Aurora, Inspiron One 20, Inspiron 23 Touch, Inspiron 620, 630, 650, 660s, Inspiron 3000, X51, XPS 8300, XPS 8500, XPS 8700, XPS 18 Touch, XPS 27 Touch |
F12 |
Select "USB Flash Drive". |
F2 |
|
|
Dell |
desktop |
Inspiron One 2020, 2305, 2320, 2330 All-In-One |
F12 |
Select "USB Flash Drive". |
F2 |
|
|
Dell |
laptop |
Inspiron 11 3000 series touch, 14z Ultrabook, 14 7000 series touch, 15z Ultrabook touch, 15 7000 series touch, 17 7000 series touch |
F12 |
Select "USB Storage Device" |
F2 |
Settings->General->Boot Sequence->"USB Storage Device", then up arrow, [Apply]--[Exit] |
|
Dell |
laptop |
Inspiron 14R non-touch, 15 non-touch, 15R non-touch, 17 non-touch, 17R non-touch |
F12 |
Select "USB Storage Device" |
F2 |
Settings->General->Boot Sequence->"USB Storage Device", then up arrow, [Apply]--[Exit] |
|
Dell |
laptop |
Latitude c400, c600, c640, d610, d620, d630, d830, e5520, e6320, e6400, e6410, e6420, e6430, e6500, e6520, 6430u Ultrabook, x300 |
F12 |
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu. |
F2 |
|
|
Dell |
laptop |
Precision m3800, m4400, m4700, m4800, m6500, m6600, m6700, m6800 |
F12 |
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu. |
F2 |
|
|
Dell |
laptop |
Alienware 14, Alienware 17, Alienware 18, XPS 11 2-in-1, XPS 12 2-in-1, XPS 13, XPS 14 Ultrabook, XPS 15 Touch, |
F12 |
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu. |
F2 |
|