How to Set Boot Order For

IBM Retail Store Solution

POS System Units

 

 


 

October 2009

 

 


 

 

Introduction. 3

SP100 Family. 3

Machine Type: 4613. 3

Models: 1x8. 3

SP300 Family. 4

Machine Type: 4810 / 4910. 4

Models: x4x. 4

Models: x3x. 4

Models: x1x, x2x. 4

SP500 Family: 6

Machine Type:4846. 6

Models: x4x, x6x. 6

Machine Type: 4840. 6

Models: x4x, x6x. 6

Models: x3x, x4x, x6x, x7x, xAx. 7

Machine Type: 4851 / 4951. 7

Models: x14. 7

Machine Type: 4852. 7/4961

Models: 526, 566. 7

SP700 Family: 9

Machine Type: 4800. 9

Models:  xx2, xx3. 9

Models: xx1. 9

AnyPlace Kiosk Family: 10

Machine Type: 4838. 10

Models:  x3x, x2x, x5x, x7x. 10

Models:  xx7. 10

Model Number: 310. 11

Model Numbers: 5xx, 7xx, 9xx. 11

IBM: 13

ThinkPad : T23. 13

ThinkPad:  T42. 13

 


Introduction

 

When you are using the IBM Diagnostics for POS Systems and Peripherals tool, the boot order on the POS system unit must be set specifically to allow a USB memory key to boot.   Some system units have the needed settings in the default settings for the BIOS while other system units do not.   The retailer may have changed the BIOS settings from the default for their environment.   You may need to set the BIOS options for your system unit that allow a USB memory key to boot.

 

This document provides details on using the BIOS Setup function for each of the IBM Retail Store Solutions POS system unit types.  

 

For system units with integrated touch screens, the process of checking and setting these settings can be done through the touch interface.

 

For all other system units, you will need to have a video display and a PC type keyboard, ANPOS keyboard, or CANPOS keyboard attached to the system unit to be able to navigate and change BIOS settings.

 

 

 

SP100 Family

Machine Type: 4613

Models: 1x8

I.                    Insert the memory key into a USB port on the system unit.

II.                  Turn the Power on

II.                Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.              Select Advanced BIOS Features.

IV.              Tab down to Hard Disk Boot Priority.  

V.                 Press Enter to see the list of Hard Disk Boot devices.  The memory key is in the list. 

VI.              If the memory key is not listed first in the list, use the arrow keys to highlight the memory key entry.

VII.           Use the + key to move the memory key entry to the top of the list.

VIII.        Press Enter.

IV.             Tab to  First Boot Device and press Enter.

V.                Select Hard Disk and press Enter.

You have now set the boot order to boot the memory key first.

VI.            Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.


 

SP300 Family

Machine Type: 4810 / 4910

Models: x4x

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Select Advanced BIOS Features.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Hard Disk, CD-Rom, USB-FDD, Network or Disable.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

     Models: x3x

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Select Advanced BIOS Features.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: IDE HDD, SATA HDD, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD/Key, LAN or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

     Models: x1x, x2x

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Press the “F2” button at the first startup screen.

A new menu will appear.

The Gray & blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Press Right on the keyboard until “Boot” is Selected.

IV.             Highlight the desired boot device.

Press “+” to move the device up in the boot order priority.

Press “-” to move down the device in the boot order priority.

NOTE: Some devices may have an expandable selection. Press Enter to expand the list and set the priorities for that boot device.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Hard Drive, Floppy Drive, CD-ROM Drive, etc.

V.                Press Esc to go back in menus.

VI.             Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

 


SP500 Family:

Machine Type:4846

     Models: x4x, x6x

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Tap the Screen twice at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu. Note: You may have to wait 7-14 seconds after the power on, before the screen can recognize your finger touch

Note: If there is a Keyboard attached, then you also have the option to Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Use the appropriate square touch-screen buttons at the bottom of the menu to navigate the bios.

Use these buttons to scroll down to the “Advanced BIOS Features” selection.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, Network or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 touch button to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

Machine Type: 4840

     Models: x4x, x6x

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

NOTE: The message to press DEL at startup may not be displayed. The system still recognizes the response and still enters the BIOS.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Select Advanced BIOS Features.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Floppy, IDE HDD, USB FDD, USB ZIP, USB CDROM, USB Key/HDD, LAN or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

    Models: x3x, x4x, x6x, x7x, xAx

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Tap the Screen twice at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu. Note: You may have to wait 7-14 seconds after the power on, before the screen can recognize your finger touch

Note: If there is a Keyboard attached, then you also have the option to Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Use the appropriate square touch-screen buttons at the bottom of the menu to navigate the bios.

Use these buttons to scroll down to the “Advanced BIOS Features” selection.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Floppy, HDD-0, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 touch button to save your new changes to the BIOS

 

Machine Type: 4851 / 4951

     Models: x14

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Tap the Screen twice at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu. Note: You may have to wait 7-14 seconds after the power on, before the screen can recognize your finger touch

Note: If there is a Keyboard attached, then you also have the option to Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Use the appropriate square touch-screen buttons at the bottom of the menu to navigate the bios.

Use these buttons to scroll down to the “Advanced BIOS Features” selection.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: SATA HDD, IDE HDD, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD/Key, LAN or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 touch button to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

 

Machine Type: 4852/4961

Models: 526, 566

I.                   Insert the diagnostics memory key.

II.                Turn the power on

III.             Tap the Screen twice at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu. Note: A message will appear on the bottom of the screen telling you tap twice.

Note: If there is a Keyboard attached, then you also have the option to Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

IV.             Use the appropriate square touch-screen buttons at the bottom of the menu to navigate the bios.

Use these buttons to scroll down to the “Advanced BIOS Features” selection.

V.                Make note of any changes you make to the BIOS settings.  You may want to change these settings back once you have finished your diagnostic session.

VI.             Navigate to the Hard Disk Boot Priority and press Enter or Select.  The memory key is seen as a Hard Disk to this machine. 

                         Be sure the memory key appears first or above the hard drive in this list.

VII.          Scroll down to boot device order is indicated: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

VIII.       Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

If you normally boot from the Network or other device that is not the hard drive, you will need to change the boot order such that the Hard Disk is above the device you normally boot from.  The choices are Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, Network, and Disabled (or no boot device)

IX.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

X.                Press Escape to go  back to the main BIOS setup screen.

XI.             Scroll down to Integrated Peripherals and  press Enter.

XII.          Scroll down to USB Device Setting and press enter.

XIII.       It is possible to disable booting from a USB Mass Storage device.  The diagnostic memory key is a USB mass storage device.  If it is set to Disabled, you must change it to Enabled. 

XIV.       Press Enter to confirm your selection.

XV.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 touch button to save your new changes to the BIOS.

XVI.       After you have finished with your diagnostic session, you may want to return any values you changed to their original settings.

 

 


SP700 Family:

Machine Type: 4800

     Models:  xx2, xx3

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Select Advanced BIOS Features.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Floppy, Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, LAN or Disable.

NOTE: When Hard Disk is chosen, Specifications need to be defined about the type of hard disk to be booted & the Priority of each. This is needed if you want to load this machine by a USB-Hardrive i.e. flash drive.

a)      While still within the Advanced BIOS features menu, select “Hard Disk Boot Priority.”

b)      You may now select a device in the menu and press “+” or “-“ to move the named device up or down the priority list.

c)      Press Esc to go back to the previous menu

VI.             Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

    Models: xx1

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Select Advanced BIOS Features.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Floppy, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB/Key/HDD, LAN or Disable.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

 

 


AnyPlace Kiosk Family:

Machine Type: 4838

     Models:  x3x, x2x, x5x, x7x

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Tap the Screen twice at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu. Note: You may have to wait 7-14 seconds after the power on, before the screen can recognize your finger touch

Note: If there is a Keyboard attached, then you also have the option to Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Use the appropriate square touch-screen buttons at the bottom of the menu to navigate the bios.

Use these buttons to scroll down to the “Advanced BIOS Features” selection.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: IDE HDD, USB-FDD, USB ZIP, USB CDROM, USB Key/HDD, LAN or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 touch button to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

 

     Models:  xx7

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Tap the Screen twice at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu. Note: You may have to wait 7-14 seconds after the power on, before the screen can recognize your finger touch

Note: If there is a Keyboard attached, then you also have the option to Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Use the appropriate square touch-screen buttons at the bottom of the menu to navigate the bios.

Use these buttons to scroll down to the “Advanced BIOS Features” selection.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: IDE HDD, USB-FDD, USB ZIP, USB CDROM, USB Key/HDD, LAN or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 touch button to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

     Model Number: 310

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Tap the Screen twice at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu. Note: You may have to wait 7-10 seconds after the power on, before the screen can recognize your finger touch

Note: If there is a Keyboard attached, then you also have the option to Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Use the appropriate square touch-screen buttons at the bottom of the menu to navigate the bios.

Use these buttons to scroll down to the “Advanced BIOS Features” selection.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Hard Disk, USB-FDD, USB-CDROM, LAN or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 touch button to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

     Model Numbers: 5xx, 7xx, 9xx

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Tap the Screen twice at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu. Note: You may have to wait 7-14 seconds after the power on, before the screen can recognize your finger touch

Note: If there is a Keyboard attached, then you also have the option to Press DEL at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Blue BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Use the appropriate square touch-screen buttons at the bottom of the menu to navigate the bios.

Use these buttons to scroll down to the “Advanced BIOS Features” selection.

IV.             Scroll down to where you start to see: First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device & Forth Boot Device selections.

V.                Select the desired sequential boot order selection.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, Network or Disabled.

VI.             Press Enter to confirm your selection.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 touch button to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 


IBM:

ThinkPad : T23

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Press F1 at the first startup screen to enter the BIOS Menu.

The Black & Gray BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Select “Startup”

IV.             Then Select Boot”

V.                Highlight the desired boot device.

Press F5 to move the device up in the boot order priority.

Press F6 to move down the device in the boot order priority.

NOTE: Some devices may have an expandable selection. Press Enter to expand the list and set the priorities for that boot device.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Hard Drive, Removable Devices, CD-ROM Drive, & IBA 4.0.22 Slot 0240.

VI.             Press Esc to go back in menus.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.

 

ThinkPad:  T42

I.                   Turn the Power on

II.                Press the blue “Access IBM” button at the first startup screen.

A new menu will appear.

Press F1 to enter the “IBM BIOS Setup Utility”

The Black & Gray BIOS menu soon appears.

III.             Select “Startup”

IV.             Then Select Boot”

V.                Highlight the desired boot device.

Press F5 to move the device up in the boot order priority.

Press F6 to move down the device in the boot order priority.

NOTE: Some devices may have an expandable selection. Press Enter to expand the list and set the priorities for that boot device.

You can now set the selected boot order to one of the following: Hard Drive, Removable Devices, CD-ROM Drive, etc.

VI.             Press Esc to go back in menus.

VII.          Once everything is set to your preference, Press the F10 key to save your new changes to the BIOS.