First, click here for a list of key combinations which allow you to enter your system BIOS...it varies based on manufacturer and model. With that written down, restart your computer and keep pressing the key combination while your system starts to boot (you'll either see a diagnostic screen or your manufacturer's logo screen) until you enter the BIOS. (If Windows starts to load, you've waited too long or entered the wrong key combination...restart and try again.) From there, use the arrow keys to navigate to ''boot order,'' then set your optical drive as primary and hard drive as secondary. Exit saving changes, and your system will reboot. When it does, it will prompt you to press any key to boot from CD...do so and Knoppix will load.
Hope this helps,
John
P.S. Each computer's BIOS are different, so there are no guarenteed layouts or given options. Also, be sure not to change any other settings, as it may have serious consequences.
I have a Knoppix cd, which gives this advice: In order to start the CD, first adjust the boot list in the BIOS Setup of your computer to boot from CD (before the hard drive). Could someone please explain how to do this or am I treading into too-deep water?
David
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