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    HP 8770w problem

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by Liam_uk, Jan 9, 2013.

  1. Liam_uk

    Liam_uk Newbie

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    Hi,
    I recently got a 8770w Elitebook Workstation, very happy with it but even before i got it i knew i was going to install an SSD as the system drive.
    I have done so and the laptop is blisteringly quick but i have one issue with it, at boot during the BIOS screen the laptop pauses for around 30-40secs which is really quite annoying.

    Does anyone have any idea why its doing this? i had a look through the BIOS but nothing stands out.

    The SSD i installed is a Corsair Force 3, it was brand new when i installed it.

    Thanks.
     
    Liam_uk, Jan 9, 2013
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  2. Comal

    Comal Notebook Consultant

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    It's probably a BIOS setting. I think it's waiting for other boot devices. Just set it to boot from only the ssd drive and it should start up much faster.
     
    Comal, Jan 9, 2013
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