How to Enable Boot from CD or DVD Option with UEFI Boot Mode Enabled
Resumen: Learn how to enable boot from CD or DVD option in the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) BIOS with UEFI boot mode enabled.
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Instrucciones
Affected Platforms:
- OptiPlex
- Latitude
- Precision Workstation
- Alienware
- Dell G-Series
- Inspiron
- Vostro
- XPS
Affected Operating Systems:
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
Note: Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) replaces the legacy BIOS firmware interface. For more information, reference the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Wiki
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This information applies to computers with the below specifications and settings:
- Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer with boot mode set to UEFI
- Computers with an Optical drive such as CD, DVD or Blu-ray
Note: For instructions to boot from USB, reference the Dell Knowledge-base article How to create and use the Dell Recovery and Restore USB drive.
Adding CD/DVD boot option manually in BIOS
Follow the instructions below to add the optical drive to the boot list when your UEFI BIOS computer is unable to boot to DVD or CD.
Note:
- Reference the Dell knowledge-base article Access UEFI (BIOS) System Setup from Windows on your Dell Computer for another way to access the BIOS from within Windows.
- The BIOS on your computer may not appear same as images shown in this article. Every Dell computer has a BIOS specific to its needs, and they are all updated regularly.
Expand the sections below according to the BIOS type of your computer.
UEFI BIOS
Follow the steps provided below:
Note: In the File System List field, select the option that has "CD" at the end.
Example: "PciRoot (0x0)/Pci (0x1F, 0x2)/Sata(0x3, 0x0, 0x0)/CD"
Example: "PciRoot (0x0)/Pci (0x1F, 0x2)/Sata(0x3, 0x0, 0x0)/CD"
- Tap the F2 key at the Dell logo screen to enter System Setup or BIOS.
- On the left pane, click Boot Configuration.
Figure 1: (English Only) Boot Configuration on UEFI BIOS left pane
- Scroll down to view the Secure Boot setting.
- Ensure that Secure boot is set to OFF.
Figure 2: (English Only) Secure Boot Off
- Scroll up to the Boot Sequence section, and click Add Boot Option.
Figure 3: (English Only) Add Boot Option
- A new window appears with blank boot options.
- Click Browse for file.
- Select device > folder > file from the list.
- PciRoot..ESP (for example, EFI\Boot\bootx64.efi)
- Click OK.
- Type CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive in the Boot Option Name field.
Figure 4: (English Only) Add boot option name
- Leave the File Name entry blank.
- Click OK.
Note: If the option for CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive is not present, then the computer hardware is not detecting the drive. Try physically reseating the drive where possible or swap with the drive of another computer to rule out the drive as the cause of any failure.
- Click Exit.
- The computer restarts.
Note: Alternatively, if you see an on-screen message to Press any key to boot from CD/DVD, press any key to proceed.
- Tap the F12 key on startup for boot menu, the DVD option is there under UEFI.
Dell Phoenix BIOS
To add the DVD Boot option manually in the Dell Phoenix BIOS setup.
Follow the steps provided below:
- Boot mode should be selected as UEFI (Not Legacy).
- Secure Boot set to Off
Note: If the computer is not set to boot to UEFI, change it from the BIOS (F2) during startup or from the One-Time Boot (F12) menu.
- Go to the Boot tab in the BIOS and select Add Boot option.
Figure 5: (English Only) Add Boot Option
- A new window appears with blank boot option name.
Figure 6: (English Only) Add boot option fields
- Name it CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
Note: In the File System List field, select the option with CD at the end.
Example: PciRoot (0x0)/Pci (0x1F, 0x2)/Sata(0x3, 0x0, 0x0)/CD
Example: PciRoot (0x0)/Pci (0x1F, 0x2)/Sata(0x3, 0x0, 0x0)/CD
- Leave the File Name entry blank.
- Now using Tab key, select YES, and press Enter.
Figure 7: (English Only) Add boot option fields
Note: If the option for CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive is not present, then the computer hardware is not detecting the drive. Try physically reseating the drive where possible or swap with another computer drive to rule out the drive as the cause of any failure.
- Press the F10 key to save settings and restart.
- The computer restarts.
- Press the F12 key on startup for boot menu, the DVD option is there under UEFI.
Note:
- Alternatively, if you see an on-screen message to Press any key to boot from CD/DVD, press any key to proceed.
- If you are still unable to boot from the Windows reinstallation CD or DVD or if the CD or DVD is corrupt. Go to the Dell OS Recovery Tool page to download and create a Windows recovery or reinstallation disc for your computer.
Información adicional
Recommended Articles
Here are some recommended articles related to this topic that might be of interest to you.
- How to create and use the Dell Recovery and Restore USB drive
- How Bootable Devices Work in UEFI Boot Mode
- Booting to the Advanced Startup Options Menu in Windows 11, and Windows 10
- Newer Dell Systems Unable to Boot to Internal Boot Device in Legacy Boot Mode
- Troubleshooting Optical Drive Recognition Issues in Windows
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Productos afectados
Alienware, Inspiron, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series, G Series, Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, Vostro, XPS, Fixed Workstations, Mobile WorkstationsPropiedades del artículo
Número del artículo: 000124391
Tipo de artículo: How To
Última modificación: 10 jul 2024
Versión: 18
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