To explain, I'm still trying to get it to boot from the live disk, hence needing to change the boot order temporarily, I think. It seems to respond to the F10 etc keys so I'll try that combo next. (If it gets me bios config then I'll be that much wiser of course!)
This one's definitely got a boot menu on it, though.
Bev
On 09/08/2021 23:32, B D wrote:
Hi Bev,
I think it does matter what computer you are at. Those 10-15 seconds to Mint logo would suggest you have a UEFI boot enabled and you probably should be looking for "bios" config button rather then boot device selection menu.
Some uefi are real pain when it comes to changing the boot device. I even had a laptop that didn't have a boot menu as we all know it.
I was going to suggest here try using F10/F12, but... With some devices you'll find that to get the F10 you must hold Fn first. Sound, brightness, connectivity are more popular recently than the good old F-keyes.
Good luck Bart
Bev Nicolson lumos@gmx.co.uk napisał(a):
Now googling to find out what to press to get to the boot menu usually brings up suggestions to hit the shift key. I keep trying this but am not having any joy. Esc doesn't get me far either. Do I simply need to keep trying or are there any other options? Does it make a difference that I'm using a laptop? I get 10/11 seconds till the Mint logo appears if that's any help.
It's all rather frustrating.
Thanks in advance.
Bev
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