Satellite C870-191 - How to boot on a CD or a USB drive?

Hi!
I would like to know how to boot on a CD or a USB drive.
My computer is a Toshiba Laptop Satellite C870-191.
I have saved a new boot order on BIOS screen but it doesn't work as expected.
Your sincerely,
J.M.O.

Hi
This is very strange
Set the BIOS to default.
To access the BIOS press F2, then press F9 to get default settings and save changes pressing F10.
Then reboot the notebook and press F12 several times in the row usually the boot menu should appear on the display
Now choose ODD as boot device
Furthermore pressing C button at the beginning should also enable ODD as boot device

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