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Introduction:
Kiddix is more than a typical application, it is a
complete operating system. It can be installed next to your
current operating system (ie. Windows), or on a blank hard drive. In
either case, during installation you will need to boot off the Kiddix Platform CD-ROM.
If you have never
installed an operating system before or used your computer's system
restore disk, you probably never needed to boot off your CD-ROM drive. We aim to make
installation of our software as simple as possible, however since Kiddix must be installed
completely separate from your current operating system it is necessary to boot off the CD-ROM drive.
Most computers will boot off the CD-ROM automatically if a bootable
CD-ROM is inserted in the computer. Typically this is as simple
as putting the Kiddix CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive and restarting your
computer. If you are reading this, then there is a good chance
that your computer is not configured to boot off the CD-ROM drive
automatically.
Looking for the "boot menu":
If your computer does not boot off the CD-ROM drive automatically, then you will want to look for an option to display the boot menu. When your PC is first
powered on, and the logo for your computer's brand is being displayed
on the screen, look for text that tells which key to press. If you see the Windows logo, or your machine begins booting into your current operating system you have waited too long.
The key that you will need to press will vary depending on the brand of
your PC. Typically it is one of the function keys (F1, F2, ... F12).
Vendor specific instructions:
Here is a quick guide on how to access the boot menu on several brands of popular PC's.
Dell:
- Insert Kiddix CD-ROM into your PC, and turn on (or restart) your computer.
- When the text "F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu" appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press F12.
- Select the CD-ROM option in the menu that appears
Information from:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4600/en/4600i/sm/syssetup.htm
Gateway:
- Insert Kiddix CD-ROM into your PC, and turn on (or restart) your computer.
- Press the ESC or F10 key while the Gateway screen is displayed during the startup process.
- Use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys to select the CD-ROM option, and then press the ENTER key to start.
- To "boot" (start) to a CD, DVD, or a floppy disk, the media must be in the drive when starting the computer.
Information from:
http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Gateway/M275/3501734faq69.shtml
IBM / Lenovo:
- Insert Kiddix CD-ROM into your PC, and turn on (or restart) your computer.
- While the "Press F1 to
enter SETUP, Press F12 to display Boot Menu" message is displayed at
the lower-left area of the screen, press the F12 key.
- In the Boot Menu, Select the IDE CD: XXXXX, press enter to boot the system with the optical disc.
Information from:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-66759.html
What to do if your computer has no boot menu:
If your computer does not have a boot menu option, you may need to enter your computer's BIOS and edit the Boot Device Priority.
To access the BIOS on most computers, either press F1 or Del at
startup. The text will typically say something along the lines of
"Press Del for setup" or "Press F1 to enter BIOS". Some computers
may not display any text, but every computer has a BIOS that can be
accessed. It may help to press the key several times, or press
and hold the key.
There are many versions of BIOS software on the market, and each will
have a slightly different menu layout. Most BIOS's use the
keyboard for navigation, and options can be highlighted by
using the UP, DOWN, LEFT, or RIGHT arrow keys. Typically the
spacebar or enter keys can be used to select or change an option.
Some BIOS's use the + and - keys (located in the num pad) to move
options up and down. Specific directions to navigating your BIOS are typically displayed on the screen.
Once inside your BIOS, you will want to locate the option labeled
"Boot" or "Boot Device Priority". In this menu you will want to
change your 1st boot device to be the CD-ROM drive. Your hard
drive can be moved to the 2nd boot device. When you have finised, exit out of the BIOS setup and save your changes.
By choosing these
options, your computer will try to boot off the CD-ROM drive and then
the hard drive, each time your computer is turned on. If there is
a bootable CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive (like the Kiddix cd), your
computer will boot off the CD-ROM instead of booting off the hard drive.
Do you need additional assistance?
If the above instructions do not work for you, refer to your computer's documentation for additional details, or contact Kiddix Support for more extensive help.
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