1 Try to do this the night before you install the new operating system, as the install will be able to format the disk much faster. 2  This is especially true if you have an IDE disk that is over 40 gigabytes, or Serial ATA (SATA) disk that is over 500 gigabytes. Set your DVD/CD drive as the first boot device. 2  If you are installing from a USB drive, make sure that the drive is inserted and then select it as the first boot device. 3  Once youâve selected the correct drive, save your changes and exit Setup. 4  Your computer will reboot.
date noun [ C ] (DAY) A1 a numbered day in a month, often given with a combination of the name of the day, the month, and the year: What's the date (today)?/What date is it?/What's today's date? UK Today's date is 11 June (the eleventh of June).
plural rain dates. Learner's definition of RAIN DATE. [count] US. : a date for something to happen if it cannot happen on its original date because of rain. The bike trip is scheduled for May 18th, with a rain date of May 25th.