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    BIOS taking a LONG time for some reason

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by openglcg, Nov 12, 2017.

  1. openglcg

    openglcg Notebook Consultant

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    My BIOS is randomly taking a long time to complete something. Today it took over 2 minutes from when I pushed the power button to when the computer showed my bios password prompt. When it happens the power button turns blue for a second after I turn it on. This is only every couple boots that this happens but it used to be less frequent and you know what that means. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    Just reflash it then before it dies on you. You might wanna check if SLV7 didn't already made an unlocked version.
     
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  3. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    I’m sure Slv7 haven’t touched Dellienware’s BGA ECHO models :rolleyes:
     
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    Are you running CPU performance mode? Mine takes longer to boot when that is enabled on mine , although not two minutes. Might be worth turning it off if it's enabled just to see if it goes away.
     
    MogRules, Nov 22, 2017
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