Can't change boot disk priority (broken BIOS setting)

[MaxysT]

Hello everyone 🙂

Yesterday I replaced my default HDD on new Samsung SSD EVO-860. Also DVD-drive was ejected and replaced on old HDD.

After that I migrated OS to SSD.

So, I can boot from SSD, if press F9 during laptop starting. OS works fine, but I want to change dafault boot-device.

All utilities from OS side or HP tools see SSD like Disk 0 and old HDD like Disk 1. By default laptop starts from HDD (Disk 1).

Ok, we need to change boot priority in BIOS. I found appropriate point in Boot settings, but I can't change device: when I pressed Enter on "Notebook hard disk", the laptop showed me a set of strange characters and name of old HDD. It looks like you are trying to read a corrupted file.

I've returned default BIOS settings....no result. I've updated BIOS... no changes.

How can I change boot priority from old HDD to new SSD?

[TEJ1602]

@MaxysT, Welcome to HP Support Community!

Follow the steps below:

1. Turn the computer off completely.

2. Turn on the computer by pressing the Power button and immediately press Esc repeatedly, about once every second, until the Startup Menu opens.

3. When the Startup Menu appears, press F10 to select BIOS Setup.

4. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Legacy Support, press Enter to change the setting to Enable and press Enter again.

   Figure: Legacy Support

   

5. Use the left and right arrow keys to select Yes on the confirmation window and press Enter to enable Legacy Support.

   Figure: Confirmation window

   

Now to change the boot order refer to this document.

Let me know if this helps.

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[MaxysT]

Dear TEJ1602,

I've already done it without success. Even after that manipulation I saw strange characters in boot order.

Probably I should add a photo for better understanding.

I will keep you informed.

And thanks for your reply.

[TEJ1602]

@MaxysT

Yes, attaching a screenshot would help us understand the issue better.

Will wait for your response.

[MaxysT]

Boot optionsDisk choosing

[TEJ1602]

@MaxysT

Perform the troubleshooting steps from this document HP Notebook PCs - Recovering the BIOS (Basic Input Output System).

Let me know if this helps.

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[MaxysT]

I will do it as soon as it possible. Unfortunately, the laptop is unreachable for me for few days.

Thanks