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    Win 8 and UEFI?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by hihihehe, Dec 4, 2012.

  1. hihihehe

    hihihehe Notebook Guru

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    Just flashed EC and BIOS into my P150EM.

    Tried to install win 8 with uefi enabled but I got an error "windows only can be installed in gpi mode" in selecting partition screen. I deleted all partitions but still getting same error.

    I can install fine with uefi disabled in bios but I read that the performance I better with uefi enabled.

    Also, does that mean if I install Win 8 in UEFI mode, it's harder to detect any USB drives that are not signed?

    Any idea?
     
    hihihehe, Dec 4, 2012
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  2. Invincible10001

    Invincible10001 Notebook Consultant

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    Check this thread by hulawafu77, Clevo USB UEFI Windows 8

    Specifically, this part:
    & no, it should not be 'harder' to detect any USB drives that are not 'signed'.
     
    Invincible10001, Dec 4, 2012
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  3. hihihehe

    hihihehe Notebook Guru

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    but I am using DVD that supplied from MSDN and there is EFI folder in the disc so I assume it's an EFI ready disc. or I need to use the USB stick for installation?

    also, the Secure Boot in my BIOS is disabled and I can't change it.is that normal?
     
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    I don't think Secure Boot is available outside UEFI. Or maybe it could be from the flash.
     
    Prostar Computer, Dec 4, 2012
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    Tornator Notebook Geek

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    Tornator, Dec 5, 2012
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