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    5 minutes on the samsung logo (only after turning off)

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by pedrogs, Feb 26, 2014.

  1. pedrogs

    pedrogs Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello, my English is not good. I have samsung NP530U3C.
    The problem I have is that when I turn off the PC and turn on again, this 5 minutes on the samsung logo, then, start windows and all is well.
    It happens with windows 7 and windows 8 and newly formatted.
    only happens when I turn it off, when I reboot goes well.

    (UEFI: disabled,
    fast boot: disable and enabled,
    AHCI: auto and manual/enable)


    Thank you, greetings
     
  2. Dannemand

    Dannemand Decidedly Moderate Super Moderator

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    Hello pedrogs. It's been awhile, welcome back.

    I remember we discussed this in the ExpressCache thread last summer, and I still think the issue is that BIOS is stuck looking for the ExpressCache iSSD. Either the iSSD has become defect, or there is a mismatch between your UEFI setting and the partition layout of the iSSD. It should be GPT if you are in UEFI mode and MBR if you are in non-UEFI mode (legacy BIOS mode, so-called CSM).

    But I also seem to recall that we tried a lot of things back there and never got that ExpressCache working again, which might indicate that the iSSD really is defect. Unfortunately I don't think there is a solution other than replacing the motherboard (which contains the iSSD).

    Maybe others have some suggestions :eek:

    Edit: Did we try resetting your BIOS back then? Otherwise it's worth a try.

    First try and use the command in BIOS to reset all settings to default, and see if that helps. (After this, make sure you set UEFI to match your Windows installation: Enabled if your disk is GPT, disabled if your disk is MBR).

    Next, disconnect the power adapter, and disconnect the battery by inserting an unbent paper clip through the hole in the bottom till you hear a click. Or remove the bottom cover and physically disconnect the battery. With the power adapter and the battery disconnected, press and hold the power button for at least a minute. That should reset the BIOS.
     
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    pedrogs Notebook Enthusiast

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    If! that you have a good memory! thanks for your help!
     
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    Dannemand Decidedly Moderate Super Moderator

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    You're quick. I added a suggestion to my post. Take a look.