Dell xps t450

[gator2009]

Trying to install Win XP on my Dell xps T450 with new HDD. Unable to change boot order in bios. How can I make changes?

 

[delluser1]

F12 at start up should get you to a boot menu.

 

[gator2009]

F12 at start up should get you to a boot menu.

I tried that several moons ago. All I get isa a beep, but no picture. When I get into bios I cannot change any settings. I want to change the boot order. Was able to do that without problems on another Dell, but not this one

 

[gator2009]

Standing by with sledgehammer in hand......

 

[gator2009]

Disabling the CMOS battery, booting without the battery installed allowed me to go into BIOS and make all needed changes. F-12 does not get me anywhere....

 

[delluser1]

On your next boot try using the delete key to get into the bios.

 

[crazy359]

+1 to delluser1

 

[delluser1]

+1 to delluser1

Not worthy of it. Should have thought of it to begin with, but the mind slips sometimes.