Trying to Run Windows Memory Diagnostic

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Hi Forum,
I need to run Windows Memory Diagnostic, and am having trouble making my computer boot from the Boot CD that the program has created. The instructions were written in 2003. I have Windows XP Home Edition SP2, a Dell Dimension 47-00 1,024MB Physical Memory, 534MB Available, 2GB Virtual Memory. I need detailed instructions for getting into the BIOS mode, and what to do there.
Thank you!!
Mike
 

[GX1_Man]

F2 to access the BIOS when the computer starts (you will see it onscreen) and then choose the Boot order option and make sure the CD is before the hard drive.

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

If its a dell computer, you should have a lodaing screen with the word DELL written in the background and a loading bar at the bottem. At the top right cornet it should say 'F12 - Boot Menu'
Press F12 before the loading bar fills up. You will be directed to a place where you choose where to boot from.
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the CD Drive and press enter and your computer will boot with the CD.