How to Boot off a DVD/CD - BIOS Help
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To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot device in your system BIOS is set to the DVD/CD-ROM Drive.
( To find out how to access the BIOS please refer to your motherboard manual or the manufacturer of your Computer. (The system bios can usually be entered on boot, usually by pressing the F1, F2, F8, F10 or DEL key. Make sure you save the settings before exiting))
( Some more modern BIOS's allow you to change boot device easily. Just look at the splash screen at the very beginning, if its very quick then press "PAUSE" key on keyboard to stop the boot. It will then say something like "Boot of other device", "Select boot device" or "Change boot priority" it will have a key associated with it (Usually F2 or F9), press this key (After you unpause (If applicable)) and a selection of bootable devices will appear. Just select the DVD/CD drive (Using arrow keys) and press "ENTER". You should now boot of the DVD/CD drive )
If you are unsure or don't want to enter the BIOS then just test the computer by putting the DVD/CD-ROM in the drive and reboot your computer. This is the recommended way to install windows.
We also supply the option to use boot disks, so that you can start the Windows install from floppy disk, you can download these from here: Mirror 1, Mirror 2 or Mirror 3
The BIOS entry example we will give is to press the "DEL" or "DELETE" key. As your computer begins to boot tap this key. If this doesn't work the try the following keys in this order (According to popularity of use) - F2, F1, F10, F8.
Once in the BIOS search for "BOOT" or "BOOT PRIORITY", our example shows it along the top, but some BIOS this maybe located in Advanced or another section. Mouse is disabled, use arrow keys to manoeuvre around BIOS.
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