What is boot device priority in BIOS?

BIOS settings allow you to run a boot sequence from a removable disk, a hard drive, a CD-ROM drive or an external device. You can configure the order that your computer searches these physical devices for the boot sequence. The first device in the order list has the first boot priority.

What is boot device priority?

The boot order is a priority list. For example, if USB drive is above hard drive in your boot order, the computer will try the USB drive, and if it is not connected or no operating system is present, boot from the hard drive.

What happens if you change boot priority?

Changing your boot priority will allow a system to boot into another volume without erasing your startup drive. Also helpful if you are trying to install a fresh copy of Windows or any other operating system like Ubuntu. You can change a system’s boot priority within its BIOS.

What is default boot priority?

What is the default boot order? The default boot order settings for the computer are configured in the factory. The default boot order determines what the computer boots to first.