BIOS & startup · low

How to fixBIOS-UEFI-BOOT-ORDER

Wrong order of boot device in BIOS

What this error means

This low-severity issue affects the hardware BIOS/UEFI. The computer is booting from the wrong device (USB instead of SSD or vice versa) due to the wrong sequence in the BIOS. It's most often caused by attached USB with bootable media and more OS installations. Use the steps below to track down and fix the cause.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Enter BIOS (Del/F2/F12)

Enter BIOS (Del/F2/F12).

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Set correct drive as first boot

Set correct drive as first boot.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Remove unnecessary boot media

Remove unnecessary boot media.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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04Save the settings and reboot

Save the settings and reboot.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Incorrect boot device order
  • Attached USB with bootable media
  • More OS installations