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    UEFI issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by DanXbix, Apr 19, 2014.

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    Hi all having an issue with my m14xR2. I am running the lastest A13 unlocked Bios set to UEFI only Secure boot and Fast boot OFF. Legacy is also OFF. I am dual booting with Win 8.1 & Linux Mint 16 with the refind EFI bootloader. I use a samsung SSD and the issue i am having is on Cold boot the drive does not pick up in BIOS and after a "control alt del" drive picks up but i have to "f12" to boot the bootloader. Any ideas? faulty SSD, Motherboard,HDD Cable? Bios issue?
     
    DanXbix, Apr 19, 2014
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    Update sorted now please delete
     
    DanXbix, Apr 21, 2014
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    I'm glad you were able to sort it out with that. What did you update ? BIOS?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Apr 23, 2014
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