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    NP780Z5E-S01UB Bios Problem

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by DRatJr, May 9, 2013.

  1. DRatJr

    DRatJr Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I tried installing Ubuntu on this machine, and everything went smooth, but I wanted to upgrade so I uninstalled, deleted its partition, and merged it back with Windows. Now, Ubuntu is stuck in my BIOS boot options. I have tried to boot into Linux again and remove it from boot menu, tried /FixMbr, tried many things but no dice. Samsung will not fix it for free nor can Best Buy. Since I have seen similar issues on this site, with possible solutions, this is my last stop. I assume if I can reflash a stock copy of my BIOS, I can get it off of there. It is not affecting any performance of my laptop, but it is just annoying to have it there. My machine has come with Windows 8 pre installed.

    Now, does anyone know how I can reflash my bios to stock or even get the Ubuntu option off the boot menu?
     
    DRatJr, May 9, 2013
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    This thread describes a method for reinstalling the original BIOS.

    You might also want to see if there is anything useful here.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 9, 2013
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