Gateway DX4870 - What BIOS for the dual-boot Win8 & Win7?

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• M92p Tiny - no bootable disc after update BIOS to 9SKT59A (dual boot Linux/Win7) GPT/EFI

  Hello

  I've updated my Lenovo ThinkCentre m92p tiny A1G 3237 - to the 9SKT59A of the BIOS version.
  I use a SSD OCZ with GRUB2 and Win7/Linux dualboot (UEFI/GPT) without any problem.

  After that the updated BIOS update it was SecureBoot activated and I couldn't start obviously GRUB2.

  Then I disabled SecureBoot and changed the boot order, but when I try to include the SSD with x, it disappears from the list excluded bootable devices but do not appear in the devices included.

  Now, I'm only able to boot using USB key where a grub2 is also installed. I'm sure it's a bug in the BIOS!

  Can anyone else confirm or solved this probem?

  See you soon

  Mijenix

  Updated the BIOS to 9sj960usa fixed the problem for me. As I was not able to boot using CD/USB-SSD, I was able to GRUB2 boot Win7 on a USB key and has used the flash .exe file.

• Create the installation of XP virtual computer which is the dual boot with Win7

  Hiya

  What is the best way to achieve this please - I can't find a definitive answer anywhere.

  I give myself a choice at startup if using Win7 or XP (default) - I'm afraid I don't remember who was loaded first.

  Any OS is chosen ends up as the C drive.

  I am running XP now and the boot.ini on the C drive only made reference to a BONE, so consider Win7 installation deals with startup ()? :

  timeout = 30

  default = multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (2) \WINDOWS

  "multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (2) \WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional "/ noexecute = OPTIN/fastdetect

  I tried just to run XP Converter to create a virtual computer from the installation of XP - it creates the virtual machine, but fails on the Reconfiguration with "cannot find the volume of the system.

  What I have to change something something on the partition in the virtual machine?

  See you soon

  Craig

  Already go you as far as "Please activate now?"

  Congratulations - then fine.

  Expect this reactivation, except if you use volume licenses

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• Questions on the Dual-Boot Linux/Win8 on Inspiron 15R

  I recently got a new computer Dell laptop, Inspiron 15R, and I want to dual-boot with Windows 8 and Linux. I'm not familiar with Windows. I use Debian based Linux flavors, but I've only used the 32-bit versions on PC with BIOS (not UEFI). I never put in place a system dual boot, I usually just run Linux and one at a time unless I am running from a USB key. The laptop is running Win 8, basically, as he came. I have not updated to 8.1 Win. I have not moved all the files on the laptop yet.

  Issues related to the:

  1. If I use "Dell Backup and Recovery", the reinstallation disks will allow me to do a completely clean install of win 8?

  2. relocation records re-create the configuration factory of partitioning and include backup partition?

  3. can I move the backup partition that is pre-installed in other media (I have 4 partitions for dual boot-Win8 need, root, / Home, swap)?

  4. can I leave the backup partition, have my 3 partitions for Linux, no Win partition and reinstall Windows from backup partition should I have to?

  5. can I choose what software is installed when I create/use the backup disks?

  6. can I add software that I installed when I create the backup disks?

  7. should I have the Windows product key to reinstall? If Yes, where is it? (no sticker on the bottom of the laptop)

  8. can I use the product key or from backup disks to run Win 8 in a virtual machine under Linux?

  9. can I run Windows on a Flash DRIVE (or SD) as I can with Linux?

  10. can I install Win 8 to an external hard drive?

  10. is it better to shrink the Windows partition and reinstall Windows on a partition?

  11. how small the Windows partition can be?

  12. Windows will be able to access the/home partition? If not, is there a way to set up a separate partition for/home on Windows, Linux can access? Or do the / Home partition readable for Windows?

  13. do not set up the dual boot somehow cancel my warranty on the hardware of the laptop?

  14. If I end up doing a boot of Linux and using Wine for Windows software, which will void my warranty?

  15 is it my laptop to change any empty not compatible equipment (possibly wireless card) the warranty on the material of the opening?

  16. given that the laptop came with Win 8, is it possible to install older versions of Win on it instead of 8?

  17. given that the laptop is equipped with Internet Explorer, can I copy this program and run it in wine? (It's really the software only Windows only, that I need, to test software)

  I'm sorry that there are so many questions, I always try to understand all my options before doing anything permanent. Thanks in advance for any help :)

  1. If I use "Dell Backup and Recovery", the reinstallation disks will allow me to do a completely clean install of win 8?

  No it won't be a "clean" installation This will be a facility of factory settings. i.e. Windows pre-installed drivers and preinstalled software such as McAfee. Make sure that you install Dell Backup and Recovery version 1.7.1.2 before using it. See here for more details:

  

  You need a DVD of resettlement to clean install, call Support Dell technique for her.

  2. relocation records re-create the configuration factory of partitioning and include backup partition?

  USB recovery will recreate the system partition.

  3. can I move the backup partition that is pre-installed in other media (I have 4 partitions for dual boot-Win8 need, root, / Home, swap)?

  You will have problems this, unless you can get several disks in your system and have a Linux hard drive and a hard disk of Windows separately.

  4. can I leave the backup partition, have my 3 partitions for Linux, no Win partition and reinstall Windows from backup partition should I have to?

  No it does not work like that, you will not be able to boot from the partition recovery making it useless. However, you can start Recovery USB.

  5. can I choose what software is installed when I create/use the backup disks?

  No, as mentioned previously this is not not a "clean" installation and drivers and software preloaded such as McAfee will be included.

  6. can I add software that I installed when I create the backup disks?

  Not unless you get a DVD to reinstall and then install all your software on 1 large Windows partition with nothing else on the disc, then use Dell backup and restore. Or you buy a premium version of Dell backup and restore.

  7. should I have the Windows product key to reinstall? If Yes, where is it? (no sticker on the bottom of the laptop)

  Integrated sound in BIOS here:

  

  8. can I use the product key or from backup disks to run Win 8 in a virtual machine under Linux?

  No, you cannot license is OEM and the virtual machine has a virtual BIOS which will be recognized as another computer. It will not work and you will have problems to activate product. Media created with DBaR does not work on a virtual Dell BIOS or not.

  9. can I run Windows on a Flash DRIVE (or SD) as I can with Linux?

  N °

  10. can I install Win 8 to an external hard drive?

  N °

  10. is it better to shrink the Windows partition and reinstall Windows on a partition?

  Its usually best to clean install. However, it is the DVD of resettlement.

  11. how small the Windows partition can be?

  It depends on how much you want to add. At least 20 GB however.

  12. Windows will be able to access the/home partition? If not, is there a way to set up a separate partition for/home on Windows, Linux can access? Or do the / Home partition readable for Windows?

  You can make a partition for Windows and Linux to share.

  13. do not set up the dual boot somehow cancel my warranty on the hardware of the laptop?

  No, the warranty is for the hardware and not software. Dell you normally would have to restore the system to factory settings if help you hollow troubleshooting Windows so only. They will still carry the material well.

  14. If I end up doing a boot of Linux and using Wine for Windows software, which will void my warranty?

  N ° Ditto as above.

  15 is it my laptop to change any empty not compatible equipment (possibly wireless card) the warranty on the material of the opening?

  He should be ok, as long as you don't damage it. Usually, these interchangeable parts are readily available. Confer with the user manual at the parts remove.

  16. given that the laptop came with Win 8, is it possible to install older versions of Win on it instead of 8?

  Windows 7 64 bit can be installed, but you will need a new Windows license unless it came with Windows 8.0/8.1 Professional (in this case, you can use downgrade rights to Windows 7 Professional). You may have trouble with older versions.

  17. given that the laptop is equipped with Internet Explorer, can I copy this program and run it in wine? (It's really the software only Windows only, that I need, to test software)

  I don't have much experience with wine, but it is not as simple as copying a .exe for IE11.

• Error: "no physical memory is available to the location required for the windows boot manager." The system cannot continue. "

  I have a stable system that works with a processor E6300, card mother evga 680i, graphics card 8800gts and 8gbs of RAM running on ulitmate windows 7 (32 bits - I decided to re - install with 64-bit to use the extra 4 GB of RAM, after I deal with the question below).

  I recently tried to add an adapter of Intel RS2WC080 SAS/SATA controller in a PCI express slots on the card mother 680i. I know that the card works (such as "it works very well in another motherboard), but for some reason when I put it in the 680i mobo I get the following message appears when I try to start windows. (i.e. the raid controller has no windows on the disks. I always use original hard drive always connected on the same Sata port on the motherboard)

  "No physical memory is available to the location required for the windows boot manager." The system cannot continue. "

  I tried to turn off virtually everything I could in the bios of the motherboard as an experience (including the things I needed). I also disabled the Intel RS2WC080 card bios.

  I'm puzzled. So what I want to know is simply a hardware compatibility problem, or is there some kind of workaround I can run in windows 7. For example, is there maybe some sort of way for her to start using a different memory location than its currently using? (Or is it something error message related to the memory of the bios that can only be overcome with software?)

  Thanks for any help.

  I tried to disable everything in the bios... including the things I needed. No luck

  Thank you very much for the reply Chris but I don't have abandoned bascially. Right now I guess the card and the 680i have some kind of incompatibility and I will just get a different mobo.

• What happens if the master boot record to your computer is damaged?

  What happens if the master boot record to your computer is damaged?

  A. boot sequence would be lost

  B. the operating system would fail to start

  C. a series of long and short beeps will be heard when starting the

  D. the post OFFICE would not launch

  Hello

  True, and in many cases, it can be repaired:

  Try these from a Vista startup disk command prompt - type at the command prompt and press
  ENTER after each.

  Bootrec /fixmbr

  Bootrec /fixboot

  Bootrec /scanos

  Bootrec /rebuildbcd

  How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and
  starting in Windows Vista problems
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

  See this article here - to repair/rebuild using the Bootrec.exe tool Boot configuration data
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/163304-dual-boot-using-free-partitioning-software.html

  Sometimes using EasyBCD works when other methods are not.

  Recover the Vista or Windows 7 bootloader from the DVD
  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/display/EBCD/recovering+the+Vista+bootloader+from+the+DVD

  Recovering the Vista Bootloader with EasyBCD
  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/display/EBCD/recovering+the+Vista+bootloader+with+EasyBCD

  Repair the Windows Vista boot loader
  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/display/EBCD/repairing+the+Windows+Vista+bootloader

  If that works then run StartUp Repair twice the Vista boot disk, run once then
  Restart and then run again.

  I hope this helps.

• IM 10 atm installation initiated Preview and I want to know: is it easy to use the dual-boot functionality, if I have 2 hard drives

  Hello!

  IM 10 atm installation initiated Preview and I want to know: is it easy to use the dual-boot functionality, if I have 2 hard drives? I have win7 on my main drive (SSD) and I want to install 10 preview initiated a new partition on my 500 GB hard drive, I created. I'll have to change smth in the bios menu, or I will be asked to choose between win7 and win10 in a menu after boot?

  Yes, it's, it's just like installing Windows on another partition.

  To learn more:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_install/how-to-dual-boot-the-latest-Windows-build-with/9695dfc7-1C13-4D8D-B10B-587e78c6ac36

• Can I install windows 8 on a system dual boot (XP, 7) and keep the dual boot (XP)?

  Can I install windows 8 pro update on a system dual boot (XP, 7 ongoing) replacing of windows 7, but keep the dual boot ability so that I can run the XP apps that only seem to work on XP?

  Can I install windows 8 pro update on a system dual boot (XP, 7 ongoing) replacing of windows 7, but keep the dual boot ability so that I can run the XP apps that only seem to work on XP?

  Yes, you can use the installation of Windows 7 to qualify for the upgrade to Windows 8.

  You can then install Windows 8 on Windows 7 partition and dual boot with XP.

  For reference - if the computer had installed XP you could not dual boot with the help of an upgrade of Windows 8.

  In addition, to back up important data before installing a new operating system is recommended.

• New BIOS for the Ideapad S10... .this that needs to be done?

  Looks like there is a new version of BIOS for the S10. Don't know what he's doing, but being like curious I installed it nothing appears again in the BIOS menus. System update had an empty description as well. What does Lenovo?

  * BIOS * seller * LENOVO
  * Release date * 11/10/2010<----- is="" that="" oct="" 11="" or="" nov="">
  * String of Version of the BIOS * 14CNA0WW
  * Size of ROM * 1.00 MB

  BTW, I installed an SSD drive some time ago. The BIOS always consider myself no SSD and a HARD drive. Not a big deal, but then why have an SSD entry in the BIOS?

  OK, I found the changlog... What safety features have been updated?

  CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE  Version  14CNA0ww
  
  [Important updates]  Nothing.
  
  [New functions or enhancements] - Enchance security features.
  
  [Problem fixes]  Nothing.
  

• Im just not getting the dual boot I want

  I have a dell that I installed a 2nd HD in 1720.

  I need to be able to boot either Vista or XP without that dreaded OS drive letter change.

  When I boot from vista... I get C: OS but when I boot XP I E: XP.

  A few applications that I have are not well written and require the explicit C.  So when I boot XP drive should list as C: and not E:

  I really need to keep each separated from each other, but be able to use the dual boot without having to tell the machine this disc to start off every time.

  Suggestions?

  http://www.syschat.com/dual-boot-Vista-XP-Vista-already-1946.html

  Above the way dual boot Vista and XP on separate hard disks, with Vista installed is 1.

  You have the choice whether you want to start Vista or XP.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• 24 b017c: 24 - b017c dual boot with Win7 possible?

  The b017c is capable of running WIN7 pro in anyway shape?

  I really need to do a system dual boot with WIN7 If Yes.  WIN10 is not be nice to some specific software Attorney that I need to have to work for a client. Win7 is the latest OS, this software is compatible with before an upgrade of expensive software can't be compatible with Win8 or higher (we're talking $1000-2000 range).

  I tried to install WIN7 on this computer after the partitioning of the disk space, and put out several settings in the bios (I had error btw), but WIN7 keeps hanging in the first screen after loading the drivers (language selection screen). Something happens where ports USB closing killing all connections to the mouse and keyboard. I have tried many changes in the bios settings and a retry of the WIN7 Installer (from an installation disc) but no dice.

  Is there a certain combination of settings that must be disabled in the bios to get the win7 Installer right or I'm screwed?

  Thanks for any help

  What an adventure!

  As you discovered, you must completely format the drive as one or the other (GPT or MBR).  You cannot format a GPT partition and the other in the MBR.

  I wonder if you had back and disabled the legacy mode, if W7 would let you install on the GPT - or partition if the disabling legacy mode would also have permitted secure boot.

  In any case, it's water under the bridge.

  Drivers... Here are some that may work...

  First install the driver from the Intel chipset and restart the PC.  A 2nd on the left is the automatic installation file.

  https://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/download/20775/Intel-chipset-device-software-INF-Update-utility-?product=1145

  See if this graphics driver works... 3rd one down on the left is the automatic installation file.

  https://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/download/26228/Intel-graphics-driver-for-Windows-10-and-Windows-7-8-1-15-40-?v=t

  Audio: Accept the agreement.  Download and install the 2nd driver on the list.

  http://www.Realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?langid=1 & PNid = 24 & PFid = 24 & Level = 4 & Conn = 3 & DownTypeID = 3 & getdown = false

  Ethernet: Download, unzip and install the 2nd driver on the list.

  http://www.Realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?langid=1 & PNid = 13 & PFid = 5 & Level = 5 & Conn = 4 & DownTypeID = 3 & getdown = false

  Card reader: download, unzip and install the driver from the 1st on the list.

  http://www.Realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?langid=1 & PNid = 15 & PFid = 25 & Level = 4 & Conn = 3 & DownTypeID = 3 & getdown = false

  Wireless: 2nd pilot down on the left.

  https://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/download/26242/Intel-PROSet-Wireless-software-and-drivers-for-Windows-7-?product=89450

  Bluetooth: 2nd one down on the left.

  https://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/download/26311/Intel-wireless-Bluetooth-software-for-Windows-7-?product=89450

• Linux and dual Boot Win8

  Hi all

  I recently bought a laptop Vaio E Series (like this one), which came with pre-installed Windows 8. However, I'm interested in making it dual boot with a linux (Debian) distribution.

  Should I use a specific program to create a first partition between windows and linux? Windows are fitted with such a tool? Should I use a specific tool provided by Sony for such an approach? Is there something else I should be worried?

  Best regards.

  I think that the dual boot is not supported by sony. last year same thing happened to me. create recovery discs before any changes

• Qosmio F50 - need to update the BIOS in the order of installation Win7 64-bit

  Dear community,

  I plan to upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit. My laptop is Toshiba Qosmio F50 - 10 M with a VISTA32bit preinstalled.

  Is it necessary to update the prior consent of BIOS install the new OS? I read that there is a BIOS update Fa? ¼r VISTA64bit available, but none that I discovered for Win7 64 bit.

  Can give you a hint?

  I am confident and happy to own a laptop as powerful but this not filled OS named VISTA makes me nuts more in addition to reading all these great reports about the benefits of Windows7!

  Looking forward to read your welcome responses

  Yours,
  Starmind

  Hello

  Is there a BIOS for Vista 32 bit and 64 bit.
  There is no special Win 7 BIOS.

  If you want to install Win 7 64 bit, I advise to use the BIOS for Vista 64-bit. If you want to install Win 7 32 bit-> choose vista 32-bit BIOS.

  Generally, it should be possible to upgrade the BIOS under Win 7 so, but because that it s a BIOS for the Vista operating system, I recommend upgrading the BIOS in Vista.

• Dual-boot of Win7 &amp; WinXP

  My new HP p6280t computer with Win7.  I would like to be able to use Windows XP as well, which is a dual-boot configuration.  Can you give me some advice to be able to do this?  Thank you.

  I'll 3rd - the Virtual PC thing - allows you to run XP in a virtual form on Windows 7.   I found the dual-boot to be neat in concept, but prone to be messed up, if you're not careful...

• HP 8200elite cmy: what is the latest bios for the 8200 elite and where it is on the site?

  Well, I have used the tools to support on-site and can find references of the bios, in the downloads section, but they are the actual files of nin for the bios...?

  I J01-2, 03 currently on the MB, but I was wondering if there was a newer bios, I can't identify what is in the section downloads correctly or coorelate against the installed bios...

  any help would be welcome

  Thanks in advance

  Keith

  You are the very welcome.

  Yes, this is the last update.

  If you click on the history tab of review on the link I posted in my first answer, you can see all previous versions.