ML110 G7 USB boot

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Hi guys,

Got an ML110G7 with the current firmware as of 12/05/2014. There's a 2.5" USB HDD connected to the system (used for backups).

It's bizarre, When the system reboots, it will randomly just sit on the black screen with the flashing white _ in the top left hand corner.

To me this says that it's trying to boot from the USB disk. If I reboot again, it will usually boot in to windows after that screen. I've checked the BIOS and set the correct boot order (and I think there's also an option to set the USB boot priority to low). Has anyone else had this problem?

Any help appreciated - thanks.

[Suman_1978]

Hi,

If there is an option called "Legacy USB Disabled" in BIOS do select this.

When Legacy USB Disabled is selected, all USB ports are enabled under a USB-aware OS, but USB is not supported during POST.

Thank You!
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Hi,

So will this fully disable USB input during POST? Obviosly this is an issue if we need to attend onsite and make changes to the BIOS.

Thanks

[steeleprice]

That is correct. When you "Disable Legacy USB" Nothing on USB works during POST, including your USB Keyboard (and there is no PS/2 ports.) So you have to HARD RESET your BIOS to get back into it with a USB Keyboard.