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    How to make sure SSD is boot drive?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by evnhvn, Jun 7, 2010.

  1. evnhvn

    evnhvn Notebook Geek

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    I just did the Optibay, transferring data now, how do I make sure that SSD is the boot drive?


    I don't want to erase all the system files on my hard drive, I want to keep it in tact in case I ever need warranty and a bootable machine from the stock hard drive so I don't want to delete system files.

    Thanks.
     
    evnhvn, Jun 7, 2010
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  2. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    System Preferences>Start up disk icon> select the SSD !
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    Underpantman, Jun 7, 2010
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  3. evnhvn

    evnhvn Notebook Geek

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    I saw that, that will ensure that the SSD is the boot up drive EVERY time without having to hold down any buttons or set it every time in system preferences? Once and that's it, right?
     
    evnhvn, Jun 7, 2010
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    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    whatever you select in as the "start up disk" in system preferences.. will remain the default start up disk until you change it again. Hold Alt on boot and selecting a disk for that one boot doesn't change the default.
     
    doh123, Jun 7, 2010
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