Boot Tecra A4 USB problem!

I have a Toshiba laptop Tecra A4 PTA42E (BIOS v 1.10 2005-09-26). My
problem is I can't boot from a USB key. There is no start
option for usb memory stick. Is it possible to do?

Thank you

Usually, it is not possible to boot from the USB key.

But as the previous user has written by pressing F12 immediately after starting the laptop would boot menu, from which you can choose your boot device.

Best regards

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