• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Are you having HotKey issues? Click here for tips and tricks.

‎04-13-2025 02:53 AM

HP Recommended
Product: HP EliteBook 840 G5
Operating System: Linux

My HP EliteBook 840 G5 does not automatically detect the external hard drive on startup unless I use the F9 boot menu.

I want to set up a dual boot system with Windows on the internal drive and Linux on an external USB drive.

GRUB is used to boot into the desired OS. The external USB drive is not detected in the normal boot sequence, but it is detected when I use the F9 boot menu and choose the same UEFI entry.

Why is this happening?

Reply
1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

Accepted Solutions

‎04-13-2025 04:01 AM

HP Recommended

You should deactivate 'Fast boot' options in the BIOS.

View solution in original post

Reply
Was this reply helpful? Yes No
1 REPLY 1

‎04-13-2025 04:01 AM

HP Recommended

You should deactivate 'Fast boot' options in the BIOS.

Reply
Was this reply helpful? Yes No
Warning
Be alert for scammers posting fake support phone numbers and/or email addresses on the community.
If you think you have received a fake HP Support message, please report it to us by clicking on "Flag Post".
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Rules of Participation.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask the community
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.