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    ASUS X750L - how to format?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by moho70, Dec 14, 2014.

  1. moho70

    moho70 Newbie

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    I bought the X750L some month ago and since I'm just facing problems with it. WIN 8.1 was preinstalled and regullary updated, but the laptop started to freeze regullary. Yesterday the system again freezed and since than I can not make the OS run anymore. I tried many things, but now I'm desperate so I want to install a new OS (WIN 7 or maybe LINUX).
    The problem is, that I'm nor able to boot a DVD with WIN 7, it just start, the WIN logo show up, but then the screen turn black and that is it.
    my question is: how to format the laptop to be able to install a new OS? I'm able to access BIOS.
    best
     
    moho70, Dec 14, 2014
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Go into the bios and change the boot order to the optical drive first.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 14, 2014
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  3. moho70

    moho70 Newbie

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    I changed it: to DVD Drive and also to USB, but it does not want to install any OS. It starts, but after the WIN logo it stops and the screen turn black.
     
    moho70, Dec 15, 2014
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Then there may be a hardware issue with your machine, contact your reseller.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 16, 2014
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  5. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    It sounds like it is still booting to the storage drive where you have Windows installed. You're sure you selected 'Save changes and exit' in the BIOS after you made the boot order change?
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 16, 2014
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  6. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Make sure the HDD or USB option is set as first boot device.
    Or you can press F8 to select a boot device during boot.
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Dec 17, 2014
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    Asus_USA Company Representative

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    moho70 - Sorry to hear that you're having issues. We here at ASUS will be more than happy to assist you. Please contact us at [email protected] and provide information on your issue, serial number and contact information.

    Thank you.
     
    Asus_USA, Dec 17, 2014
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