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    Samsung series 5 550P7C boot from disc problem.

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by joeteds, May 10, 2012.

  1. joeteds

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    Hey all
    Ive just got the Samsung series 5 550P7C and would like to do a reinstall with the OS disc that came with the laptop only I cant find the "boot from disc" option in the bios, any ideas please ?
    Thanks a lot
    Joe
     
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Make sure you have disabled any fast boot option.

    John
     
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    Thanks a lot John
    Theres no option for a fast boot but under boot override there are these 3 listed
    realtek pxe b03 doo
    PO: ST1000LM024 HN-M101MBB
    P2: TSSTCORP DVDWBD
    Would it be the P2: DVDWBD ?
     
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  4. John Ratsey

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    Move P2: TSSTCORP DVDWBD to the top of the boot order using the F5 / F6 keys in the BIOS.

    Note that if you enable Fast Boot in Easy Settings it will override the boot order set in the BIOS.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 11, 2012
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    Thanks a lot john I'll get on it when i get home and report back :)
     
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