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    HELP! Laptop whacked out after BIOS update

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by jonnybardo, Jun 8, 2012.

  1. jonnybardo

    jonnybardo Notebook Consultant

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    God, I hate this Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook! Nothing but grief (see my other threads). Here is the latest issue:

    I downloaded Software Manager which recommended that I update the BIOS. After doing so, the computer can't boot - it starts to load and then shuts off, then turns on again and starts to load for a second, then off again. I don't know what to do. I can get into BIOS but that's it - I can't load to the Recovery DVD. tried to Load Setup Defaults in BIOS and nothing changed.

    To be honest, I hate this frickin' Ultrabook - never again, Samsung. But it is the only laptop I have and I'm not loaded so I really need this to work. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

    EDIT: I got it working. I'm not sure why, but when I disabled or enabled (can't remember) UEFI it booted.
     
    jonnybardo, Jun 8, 2012
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    My guess is that you disabled UEFI. It doesn't yet seem to be properly mature.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jun 9, 2012
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