slow down POST

[gbrown2]

I am trying to boot a CD or iso file in vmware workstation, but it doesn't autoboot, as it looks like the boot order in the POST needs to be changed, or I need to hit Esc to choose my boot device. The problem is the system is POSTing way to fast for me to hit a key. Any way to slow this down or change the boot order?

Thanks,

Glenn

[Peter_vm · Accepted solution]

Yes. Put this line in virtual machine config file (.vmx).

bios.bootDelay = "20000"

That will show BIOS screen for 20 seconds.

Works in VMware Workstation 6.x.

[gbrown2]

thanks, worked great, changed to 5000 so I had 5 sec delay.