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    Boot message, Bios setting issue?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by Awhispersecho, Apr 21, 2016.

  1. Awhispersecho

    Awhispersecho Notebook Evangelist

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    So when I got me current 18, the OS was installed on the HDD instead of the SSD. I have switched it to the SSD and it is no longer on the HDD. When booting, I get the checking media (fail) message and then it boots right into Windows. I am assuming it's because it's trying to boot from the HDD first and then the SSD. Does that sound right? If so, all I should have to do is change the boot order in Bios settings is that correct? Nothing else to worry about other than that? Thanks all.
     
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    skindoe Notebook Geek

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    In the bios, go to 'Boot' and make sure that windows boot manager is on the top of the list. Once done, press F10 then enter. Problem fixed.
     

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    Thanks, I'll check when home. Can't open the the picture on my phone for some reason but is it showing me changing any boot order or anything or simply verifying boot manager is there?
     
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