BOOT sequence option not available in BIOS


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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

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.

  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.?

  • 2 weeks later...
  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?

  • 3 weeks later...
  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?

  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.

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