How to set the boot order?

[baldingjustice]

I just got my new PC built. The motherboard I am using is the asrock h81m. When I turn the computer on, it takes me straight to the asrock UEFI setup utility. What I am trying to do is set my boot order to my optical drive, so I can install windows 8.1 from a disc. Under the boot options I don't see an option on how to set the boot order. I know you can set the options in the bios, but I can't seem to get the computer to start up in the bios either. Am I missing something here? The utility's only options are to set how fast the boot is, and to boot from onboard lan.

 

[bobbintb]

I don't have it in front of me but in the boot section there is indeed a section for boot priority. Keep looking. Alternatively, you should be able to press F11 to manually select a one time boot device.

 

[baldingjustice]

I got to that page as you described, and it says no boot device detected. The cd rom drive I believe is installed correctly, as there is power to it, and the windows disc in in it.

 

[bobbintb]

That is the correct place to set the boot priority. If it says it isn't detected then you will need to figure out why. Check the SATA cables again, try a different cable or drive if possible. Or try the drive in another computer if possible.

edit: Just to be sure, here is manual for your board:
ftp://66.226.78.21/manual/H81M.pdf
The section for the boot priority is on page 78.

 

[illuminatuz]

Is the CD rom connected to the motherboard?? power alone is not sufficient as the CD Rom must connect to the motherboard for data transfer..

 

[baldingjustice]

Yeah its connected to the motherboard, I think I might have a faulty wire somewhere.

 

[bobbintb]

Try different ports as well as a port may be bad. Just make sure to try only one thing at a time. First, try different ports, then different cables, drives, etc.

 

[baldingjustice]

Ok. I'll try out different ports. Thanks for the responses.