Boot device key for the notebook Compaq CQ58-225SL

[elias5]

I want to boot from bootable usb. When I hit

f10 I do go Bios. But from there I cannot navigate to selecting

booting option.

[IT_WinSec]

Hello @elias5

Welcome to the HP Support forum. Thank you for posting.

Possible reasons for your issues are:

- USB pen drive is not bootable or OS has not been written correctly

- UEFI/BIOS configuration , a.k.a. Secure Boot enabled / Legacy mode disabled

- use F9 , not F10

Use this article as reference >> https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03736054

1. Ensure your image is bootable and written correctly

2. Load BIOS settings F10. Go to "Advanced" tab. Make sure Secure Boot is unchecked/disabled

Also, make sure Legacy Boot order is enabled. USB drive is upper than internal storage device

3. Save BIOS changes and exit

After the above criteria is met, please insert your USB drive

1. Please, shutdown the computer using the power button

2. Power it on.

2.1 As soon as you press the power-on button, immediately begin hitting the Esc button (like tap-tap-tap).

This should open a HP Startup Menu

3. Choose F9 to open Boot Device Options

4. Select your USB drive and it should begin loading

Hope this helps. Let me know if you face any difficulties. Provide your feedback and reply.