re "Strike f1 to retry boot f2 for setup utility at booting" This usually means the PC is having trouble finding the had drive.
What is a boot device on a Dell computer?
A boot device is any piece of hardware that can read or contains the files required for a computer to start. A default bootable media can be select in the BIOS and by default the raid controller card (PERC) will be selected first.
How do I stop it from strike F1 key to continue on startup?
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- Press the "F2" key to enter system setup.
- Arrow down to "F1/F2 Prompt on Error"
- Select "Disable"
- Press <ESC>
- Select "Exit and Save Changes" and press <ENTER>
