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    Can't access BIOS after SSD upgade on Asus N56VZ... any suggestions?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by pixeldust, Mar 10, 2013.

  1. pixeldust

    pixeldust Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have replaced the HDD on my Asus N56VZ with a new Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD. Now I can not enter the BIOS upon boot up as I normally would by holding down the "F" key while I press the power on button.

    It seems like the BIOS entry window is bypassed as it boots up so quick now!

    Anyone else experience this and any way to work around this issue? :confused:


    ...Glenn :)
     
    pixeldust, Mar 10, 2013
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    pixeldust Notebook Enthusiast

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    ^^^
    Anyone? :confused:
     
    pixeldust, Mar 11, 2013
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    Any problems with booting? F2 is suppose to enter BIOS unless you updated it, in which case, I think it's actually DEL.
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 11, 2013
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    Try hold F2 key instead just press it:

    Easy way to enter Legacy / UEFI BIOS - YouTube
     
    GenTechPC, Mar 12, 2013
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    Thanks Ken, that is how I was already getting into BIOS before the SSD installation and also tried it that way after!

    I was thinking, tonight I will try placing some media into either the optical drive or into a USB port and maybe that might cause the system to look at those drives during boot up giving some time while holding the "F2" key down while powering up! :confused:


    ...Glenn :)
     
    pixeldust, Mar 12, 2013
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    Glenn; good idea, if that method does not work you could also try an external USB keyboard
     
    JOSEA, Mar 12, 2013
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    An update!

    It looks like I was able to solve my issue (at least for now) of not being able to access BIOS on bootup by holding down the "F2" key while pressing the power button!

    I went into BIOS after logging in and I "disabled" Fast Boot and saved and exited. Then I went back into BIOS and then I "enabled" Fast Boot again and saved and exited.

    Wouldn't you know it, I can now immediately boot into BIOS in the usual manner by holding down the "F2" key while powering up and all seems OK now! :confused:

    The toggling of Fast Boot from enabled to disabled and back again to enabled seems to have done it! :thumbsup:

    Anyhow, I will keep my eye on this and hope it holds.


    ...Glenn :)
     
    pixeldust, Mar 14, 2013
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    Great! Thanks for the update, and if you run into problems again, you know where to find us. :)
     
    Prostar Computer, Mar 14, 2013
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