Configuring a computer locally to start from a USB device or DVD
To run a Veritas System Recovery Disk, you must be able to start the computer using a USB device or DVD.
To configure a computer locally to start from a USB device or DVD
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Turn on the client computer.
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As the computer starts, watch the bottom of the screen for a prompt that tells you how to access the BIOS setup.
Generally, you need to press the Delete key or a function key to start a computer's BIOS program.
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In the BIOS setup window, select Boot Sequence , and then press Enter.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to make the USB disk be the first startup device in the list.
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Attach the Veritas System Recovery Disk that is on a USB Device, into the media drive. If your Veritas System Recovery Disk is on a DVD, insert it into the media drive.
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Save the changes, and then exit the BIOS setup to restart the computer with the new settings.
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Press any key to start the recovery environment (Veritas System Recovery Disk).
When you start a computer using theVeritas System Recovery Disk USB or DVD, you see a prompt to Press any key to boot from DVD or USB. If you do not press a key within five seconds, the computer attempts to start from the next device that is listed in the BIOS.
Note: Watch carefully as the computer starts. If you miss the prompt, you must restart the computer again.