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USB Flash Drive Boot Reference List
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Acer
Esc, F12, F9
Del, F2
Acer
netbook
Aspire One zg5, zg8
F12
F2
Acer
netbook
Aspire Timeline
F12
F2
Acer
netbook
Aspire v3, v5, v7
F12
The "F12 Boot Menu" must be enabled in BIOS. It is disabled by default.
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Apple
After 2006
Option
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Asus
desktop
F8
F9
Asus
laptop
VivoBook f200ca, f202e, q200e, s200e, s400ca, s500ca, u38n, v500ca, v550ca, v551, x200ca, x202e, x550ca, z202e
Esc
Delete
Asus
laptop
N550JV, N750JV, N550LF, Rog g750jh, Rog g750jw, Rog g750jx
Esc
Disable "Fast Boot" and "Secure Boot Control" in order to boot from MBR formatted media.
F2
Asus
laptop
Zenbook Infinity ux301, Infinity ux301la, Prime ux31a, Prime ux32vd, R509C, Taichi 21, Touch u500vz, Transformer Book TX300
Esc
Disable "Fast Boot" and "Secure Boot Control" in order to boot from MBR formatted media.
F2
Asus
notebook
k25f, k35e, k34u, k35u, k43u, k46cb, k52f, k53e, k55a, k60ij, k70ab, k72f, k73e, k73s, k84l, k93sm, k93sv, k95vb, k501, k601, R503C, x32a, x35u, x54c, x61g, x64c, x64v, x75a, x83v, x83vb, x90, x93sv, x95gl, x101ch, x102ba, x200ca, x202e, x301a, x401a, x401u, x501a, x502c, x750ja
F8
DEL
Asus
netbook
Eee PC 1015, 1025c
Esc
F2
Boot Tab, Boot Device Priority, 1st Boot Device, Removable Device, F10
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Compaq
Presario
Esc, F9
F10
BIOS "Advanced Tab", Boot Order
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Dell
desktop
Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, Optiplex
F12
Select "USB Flash Drive".
F2
Dell
desktop
Alienware Aurora, Inspiron One 20, Inspiron 23 Touch, Inspiron 620, 630, 650, 660s, Inspiron 3000, X51, XPS 8300, XPS 8500, XPS 8700, XPS 18 Touch, XPS 27 Touch
F12
Select "USB Flash Drive".
F2
Dell
desktop
Inspiron One 2020, 2305, 2320, 2330 All-In-One
F12
Select "USB Flash Drive".
F2
Dell
laptop
Inspiron 11 3000 series touch, 14z Ultrabook, 14 7000 series touch, 15z Ultrabook touch, 15 7000 series touch, 17 7000 series touch
F12
Select "USB Storage Device"
F2
Settings->General->Boot Sequence->"USB Storage Device", then up arrow, [Apply]--[Exit]
Dell
laptop
Inspiron 14R non-touch, 15 non-touch, 15R non-touch, 17 non-touch, 17R non-touch
F12
Select "USB Storage Device"
F2
Settings->General->Boot Sequence->"USB Storage Device", then up arrow, [Apply]--[Exit]
Dell
laptop
Latitude c400, c600, c640, d610, d620, d630, d830, e5520, e6320, e6400, e6410, e6420, e6430, e6500, e6520, 6430u Ultrabook, x300
F12
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu.
F2
Dell
laptop
Precision m3800, m4400, m4700, m4800, m6500, m6600, m6700, m6800
F12
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu.
F2
Dell
laptop
Alienware 14, Alienware 17, Alienware 18, XPS 11 2-in-1, XPS 12 2-in-1, XPS 13, XPS 14 Ultrabook, XPS 15 Touch,
F12
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu.
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
eMachines
F12
Tab, Del
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Fujitsu
F12
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
HP
generic
Esc, F9
Esc, F10, F1
HP
desktop
Pavilion Media Center a1477c
Esc
F10
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive"
HP
desktop
Pavilion 23 All In One
Esc
Select boot media from the menu.
F10
UEFI/BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive". For non-UEFI media, disable secure boot and enable legacy support.
HP
desktop
Pavilion Elite e9000, e9120y, e9150t, e9220y, e9280t
Esc, F9
F10
HP
desktop
Pavilion g6 and g7
Esc
F10
UEFI/BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive"
HP
desktop
Pavilion HPE PC, h8-1287c
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
desktop
Pavilion PC, p6 2317c
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
desktop
Pavilion PC, p7 1297cb
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
desktop
TouchSmart 520 PC
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
laptop
2000
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu". Select "Patriot Memory" on the Boot Option Menu.
Esc
Then F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
notebook
Pavilion g4
Esc
F10
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive"
HP
notebook
ENVY x2, m4, m4-1015dx, m4-1115dx, sleekbook m6, m6-1105dx, m6-1205dx, m6-k015dx, m6-k025dx, touchsmart m7
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
Then F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
notebook
Envy, dv6 and dv7 PC, dv9700, Spectre 14, Spectre 13
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
Then F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
notebook
2000 - 2a20nr, 2a53ca, 2b16nr, 2b89wm, 2c29wm, 2d29wm
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
Then F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
notebook
Probook 4520s, 4525s, 4540s, 4545s, 5220m, 5310m, 5330m, 5660b, 5670b
Esc
F10
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive"
HP
tower
Pavilion a410n
Esc
F1
BIOS "Boot" tab, Boot Device Priority, Hard Drive Boot Priority, Move "USB-HDD0" up to #1 position.
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Intel
F10
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Lenovo
desktop
F12, F8, F10
F1, F2
Lenovo
laptop
F12
F1, F2
Lenovo
laptop
ThinkPad edge, e431, e531, e545, helix, l440, l540, s431, t440s, t540p, twist, w510, w520, w530, w540, x140, x220, x230, x240, X1 carbon
F12
F1
Lenovo
laptop
IdeaPad s300, u110, u310 Touch, u410, u510, y500, y510, yoga 11, yoga 13, z500
Novobutton
Small button on the side next to the power button.
Novo button
Small button on the side next to the power button.
Lenovo
laptop
IdeaPad P500
F12 or Fn + F11
F2
Lenovo
netbook
IdeaPad S10-3
F12
F2
Lenovo
notebook
g460, g470, g475, g480, g485
F12
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
NEC
F5
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Packard Bell
F8
F1, Del
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Samsung
F12, Esc
Samsung
netbook
NC10
Esc
F2
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority.
Samsung
notebook
np300e5c, np300e5e, np350v5c, np355v5c, np365e5c, np550p5c
Esc
F2
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority.
Samsung
ultrabook
Series 5 Ultra, Series 7 Chronos, Series 9 Ultrabook
Esc
Note that you must first disable fast boot in BIOS/UEFI to boot from a USB drive.
F2
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority.
Samsung
ultrabook
Ativ Book 2, 8, 9
F2
Note that you must first disable fast boot in BIOS/UEFI to boot from a USB drive or use the F2 boot menu.
F10
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority.
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Sharp
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Sony
VAIO Duo, Pro, Flip, Tap, Fit
assistbutton
assist button
Sony
VAIO, PCG, VGN
F11
F1, F2, F3
Sony
VGN
Esc, F10
F2
BIOS "BOOT" section, "External Device Boot" enabled
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Toshiba
laptop
Kira, Kirabook 13, Ultrabook
F12
F2
Toshiba
laptop
Qosmio g30, g35, g40, g50
F12
F2
Toshiba
laptop
Qosmio x70, x75, x500, x505, x870, x875, x880
F12
F2
Toshiba
Protege, Satellite, Tecra
F12
F1, Esc
Toshiba
Equium
F12
F12
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Acer
Esc, F12, F9
Del, F2
Acer
netbook
Aspire One zg5, zg8
F12
F2
Acer
netbook
Aspire Timeline
F12
F2
Acer
netbook
Aspire v3, v5, v7
F12
The "F12 Boot Menu" must be enabled in BIOS. It is disabled by default.
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Apple
After 2006
Option
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Asus
desktop
F8
F9
Asus
laptop
VivoBook f200ca, f202e, q200e, s200e, s400ca, s500ca, u38n, v500ca, v550ca, v551, x200ca, x202e, x550ca, z202e
Esc
Delete
Asus
laptop
N550JV, N750JV, N550LF, Rog g750jh, Rog g750jw, Rog g750jx
Esc
Disable "Fast Boot" and "Secure Boot Control" in order to boot from MBR formatted media.
F2
Asus
laptop
Zenbook Infinity ux301, Infinity ux301la, Prime ux31a, Prime ux32vd, R509C, Taichi 21, Touch u500vz, Transformer Book TX300
Esc
Disable "Fast Boot" and "Secure Boot Control" in order to boot from MBR formatted media.
F2
Asus
notebook
k25f, k35e, k34u, k35u, k43u, k46cb, k52f, k53e, k55a, k60ij, k70ab, k72f, k73e, k73s, k84l, k93sm, k93sv, k95vb, k501, k601, R503C, x32a, x35u, x54c, x61g, x64c, x64v, x75a, x83v, x83vb, x90, x93sv, x95gl, x101ch, x102ba, x200ca, x202e, x301a, x401a, x401u, x501a, x502c, x750ja
F8
DEL
Asus
netbook
Eee PC 1015, 1025c
Esc
F2
Boot Tab, Boot Device Priority, 1st Boot Device, Removable Device, F10
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Compaq
Presario
Esc, F9
F10
BIOS "Advanced Tab", Boot Order
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Dell
desktop
Dimension, Inspiron, Latitude, Optiplex
F12
Select "USB Flash Drive".
F2
Dell
desktop
Alienware Aurora, Inspiron One 20, Inspiron 23 Touch, Inspiron 620, 630, 650, 660s, Inspiron 3000, X51, XPS 8300, XPS 8500, XPS 8700, XPS 18 Touch, XPS 27 Touch
F12
Select "USB Flash Drive".
F2
Dell
desktop
Inspiron One 2020, 2305, 2320, 2330 All-In-One
F12
Select "USB Flash Drive".
F2
Dell
laptop
Inspiron 11 3000 series touch, 14z Ultrabook, 14 7000 series touch, 15z Ultrabook touch, 15 7000 series touch, 17 7000 series touch
F12
Select "USB Storage Device"
F2
Settings->General->Boot Sequence->"USB Storage Device", then up arrow, [Apply]--[Exit]
Dell
laptop
Inspiron 14R non-touch, 15 non-touch, 15R non-touch, 17 non-touch, 17R non-touch
F12
Select "USB Storage Device"
F2
Settings->General->Boot Sequence->"USB Storage Device", then up arrow, [Apply]--[Exit]
Dell
laptop
Latitude c400, c600, c640, d610, d620, d630, d830, e5520, e6320, e6400, e6410, e6420, e6430, e6500, e6520, 6430u Ultrabook, x300
F12
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu.
F2
Dell
laptop
Precision m3800, m4400, m4700, m4800, m6500, m6600, m6700, m6800
F12
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu.
F2
Dell
laptop
Alienware 14, Alienware 17, Alienware 18, XPS 11 2-in-1, XPS 12 2-in-1, XPS 13, XPS 14 Ultrabook, XPS 15 Touch,
F12
Select "USB Storage Device" from boot menu.
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
eMachines
F12
Tab, Del
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Fujitsu
F12
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
HP
generic
Esc, F9
Esc, F10, F1
HP
desktop
Pavilion Media Center a1477c
Esc
F10
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive"
HP
desktop
Pavilion 23 All In One
Esc
Select boot media from the menu.
F10
UEFI/BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive". For non-UEFI media, disable secure boot and enable legacy support.
HP
desktop
Pavilion Elite e9000, e9120y, e9150t, e9220y, e9280t
Esc, F9
F10
HP
desktop
Pavilion g6 and g7
Esc
F10
UEFI/BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive"
HP
desktop
Pavilion HPE PC, h8-1287c
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
desktop
Pavilion PC, p6 2317c
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
desktop
Pavilion PC, p7 1297cb
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
desktop
TouchSmart 520 PC
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
laptop
2000
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu". Select "Patriot Memory" on the Boot Option Menu.
Esc
Then F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
notebook
Pavilion g4
Esc
F10
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive"
HP
notebook
ENVY x2, m4, m4-1015dx, m4-1115dx, sleekbook m6, m6-1105dx, m6-1205dx, m6-k015dx, m6-k025dx, touchsmart m7
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
Then F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
notebook
Envy, dv6 and dv7 PC, dv9700, Spectre 14, Spectre 13
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
Then F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
notebook
2000 - 2a20nr, 2a53ca, 2b16nr, 2b89wm, 2c29wm, 2d29wm
Esc
Then F9 for "Boot Menu"
Esc
Then F10, Storage tab, Boot Order, Legacy Boot Sources
HP
notebook
Probook 4520s, 4525s, 4540s, 4545s, 5220m, 5310m, 5330m, 5660b, 5670b
Esc
F10
BIOS "Advanced" tab, Boot Order, Move "USB Device" before "Hard Drive"
HP
tower
Pavilion a410n
Esc
F1
BIOS "Boot" tab, Boot Device Priority, Hard Drive Boot Priority, Move "USB-HDD0" up to #1 position.
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Intel
F10
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Lenovo
desktop
F12, F8, F10
F1, F2
Lenovo
laptop
F12
F1, F2
Lenovo
laptop
ThinkPad edge, e431, e531, e545, helix, l440, l540, s431, t440s, t540p, twist, w510, w520, w530, w540, x140, x220, x230, x240, X1 carbon
F12
F1
Lenovo
laptop
IdeaPad s300, u110, u310 Touch, u410, u510, y500, y510, yoga 11, yoga 13, z500
Novobutton
Small button on the side next to the power button.
Novo button
Small button on the side next to the power button.
Lenovo
laptop
IdeaPad P500
F12 or Fn + F11
F2
Lenovo
netbook
IdeaPad S10-3
F12
F2
Lenovo
notebook
g460, g470, g475, g480, g485
F12
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
NEC
F5
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Packard Bell
F8
F1, Del
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Samsung
F12, Esc
Samsung
netbook
NC10
Esc
F2
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority.
Samsung
notebook
np300e5c, np300e5e, np350v5c, np355v5c, np365e5c, np550p5c
Esc
F2
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority.
Samsung
ultrabook
Series 5 Ultra, Series 7 Chronos, Series 9 Ultrabook
Esc
Note that you must first disable fast boot in BIOS/UEFI to boot from a USB drive.
F2
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority.
Samsung
ultrabook
Ativ Book 2, 8, 9
F2
Note that you must first disable fast boot in BIOS/UEFI to boot from a USB drive or use the F2 boot menu.
F10
Boot Tab, Select "Boot Device Priority", Press Return, Up/Down to Highlight, F6/F5 to change priority.
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Sharp
F2
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Sony
VAIO Duo, Pro, Flip, Tap, Fit
assistbutton
assist button
Sony
VAIO, PCG, VGN
F11
F1, F2, F3
Sony
VGN
Esc, F10
F2
BIOS "BOOT" section, "External Device Boot" enabled
Manufacturer
Type
Models
Boot Menu
Boot Once
BIOS/UEFI Key
Change Priority
Toshiba
laptop
Kira, Kirabook 13, Ultrabook
F12
F2
Toshiba
laptop
Qosmio g30, g35, g40, g50
F12
F2
Toshiba
laptop
Qosmio x70, x75, x500, x505, x870, x875, x880
F12
F2
Toshiba
Protege, Satellite, Tecra
F12
F1, Esc
Toshiba
Equium
F12
F12