BOOT sequence option not available in BIOS

[cox]

I have an old DELL precision workstation T3400

I recently wanted to change the boot sequence, but it isn't there or not shown any more.

It used to be there, but all of a sudden I can't see it.

I can see all my Drives properly, and I was lucky I can use it without any problems because I had set the first boot priority to my SSD.

Tried to change the battery, it didn't help.

I  unplugged all cables and replugged them, not solved.

Has anyone here any Idea how I can get this back?

My friend Google wasn't there to help either

Thank you

[Mindovermaster Global Moderator]

That sounds weird.

 

Can you get us a picture of the BIOS? With camera or phone?

 

Did you update your BIOS recently? Or if there is one?

 

Might need to reset your BIOS, as well.

[cox]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay, I  have tried upload these images, if that can help

[lnmnky]

Press Enter to modity this setting.

[cox]

  On 12/10/2020 at 07:07, lunamonkey said:

Press Enter to modity this setting.

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I wished it was as simple as what you are saying, I wouldn't have asked here for help

Nevertheless, thank you for your "views"

[margrave]

Maybe: https://www.dell.com/community/Desktops-General-Read-Only/Dell-Precision-T3400-no-bootable-device-manageable-in-BIOS/td-p/4483492

[Nick H. Supervisor]

  On 09/10/2020 at 06:25, cox said:

Has anyone here any Idea how I can get this back?

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I'm just curious, rather than going in to the BIOS what happens if you select F12 to select the boot device manually? Can you see the HDD, USB, Network etc.?

[cox]

  On 12/10/2020 at 10:39, Nick H. said:

I'm just curious, rather than going in to the BIOS what happens if you select F12 to select the boot device manually? Can you see the HDD, USB, Network etc.?

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YES, one can get these options

[Nick H. Supervisor]

  On 13/10/2020 at 20:28, cox said:

YES, one can get these options

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Have you tried removing the CMOS battery to try resetting the BIOS?

[cox]

  On 13/10/2020 at 20:49, Nick H. said:

Have you tried removing the CMOS battery to try resetting the BIOS?

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That is very trivial, everyone knows this, of course yes

[Nick H. Supervisor]

  On 26/10/2020 at 08:54, cox said:

That is very trivial, everyone knows this, of course yes

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It may be trivial, but you didn't mention that you had done it.

 

EDIT: @Mindovermasterasked about updating the BIOS. Is there an update available?

[cox]

I have left the PC as it is, I haven't been able to resolve the problem to the present

[Mindovermaster Global Moderator]

  On 11/11/2020 at 20:28, cox said:

I have left the PC as it is, I haven't been able to resolve the problem to the present

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So all of our suggestions do not help you?

[Circaflex]

  On 26/10/2020 at 08:54, cox said:

 

That is very trivial, everyone knows this, of course yes

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You'd be surprised at the amount of times, even something as simple as a CMOS reset, is often overlooked. We cannot assume the level of skill for every forum user, hence why you often are given some of the most common troubleshooting tips.