Does this computer come with the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)? If yes, then has the Secure Boot switch been enabled?
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Yes to both your questions. You have to download the TVAT tools that only installs via Windows and will enable you to restart AND THEN YOU CAN START ACCEESSING CMOS AND disable the secureboot requirement. Tedious more so than other UEFI systems.
765805
The last one I bought (Dec 2013) had Richland support. You don't have to worry about the BIOS.
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I don't actually have the computer. I bought it for my sister-in-law. My guess is that the Easy Swap Drive Bay is optional, but i would check with Gateway to make sure it's compatible with this model. For example, Gateway specifically mentions the Easy Swap Drive Bay for model DX4380G-UW308, but I don't see that mentioned for your model.
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Sorry, I never tried booting from it. It may depend on whether or not your BIOS sees it when it boots. I highly doubt you can do anything with this card before the OS loads.
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Thanks, Binx. I actually finally got through the tech line at Asus and they gave me the same advice which worked great. The emailed assistance I received was pretty much useless. Now, if I could only figure out how to make a recovery disc with a USB, I would be completely happy. The directions about hitting F9 during boot up don't work at all.
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Actually yes, the 2GD5/OC does have a legacy/uefi switch. I own this card and I had to set it to '2' so it would work on my older motherboard.
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Boot is slow, mostly because of the kind of memory the OS is stored on. Components (memory & cpu) cannot be upgraded (case is very difficult to open) but straight out of the box it isn't bad on speed. Where are you having speed problems?
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This one has Windows 8 and a UEFI bios to support that (not sure the S01US didn't have it, but it's required for MS approval to ship 8, I hear). Specs are otherwise identical as far as I can tell.
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The MintBox 2 ships with Mint 15 Mate. At least that is what it originally shipped with a couple of months ago. I prefer Mate so I was very happy with this decision. For some reason the BIOS is very selective about what Distributions it will boot from. It will boot from Mint 15, OpenSuse 13.1, and Windows 7. I tried several other distributions and for some reason it will not boot from them. It does not appear to be a secure boot issue as that is disabled. I am still in the process of working with technical support but so far it does not look promising. Keep that in mind if you are not sticking with Mint 15. The MintBox 2 ships with Mint 15 Mate. At least that is what it originally shipped with a couple of months ago. I prefer Mate so I was very happy with this decision. For some reason the BIOS is very selective about what Distributions it will boot from. It will boot from Mint 15, OpenSuse 13.1, and Windows 7. I tried several other distributions and for some reason it will not boot from them. It does not appear to be a secure boot issue as that is disabled. I am still in the process of working with technical support but so far it does not look promising. Keep that in mind if you are not... » Read More The MintBox 2 ships with Mint 15 Mate. At least that is what it originally shipped with a couple of months ago. I prefer Mate so I was very happy with this decision. For some reason the BIOS is very selective about what Distributions it will boot from. It will boot from Mint 15, OpenSuse 13.1, and Windows 7. I tried several other distributions and for some reason it will not boot from them. It does not appear to be a secure boot issue as that is disabled. I am still in the process of working with technical support but so far it does not look promising. Keep that in mind if you are not sticking with Mint 15. « Show Less
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I'm running Ubuntu 12.04, no problems whatsoever. Had a lot of runtime errors with an Asus itx motherboard. Would only work with Windows XP. I think it has do with the BIOS being UEFI. After the initial boot sequence, the computer would run for 2-5 minutes and suddenly lock up and display all sorts of runtime errors. Finally gave up and used Windows XP. Otherwise, this is a much better motherboard. Highly recommended.
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I find it a little tricky to get into the bios to change the boot order. I may take me 3 or 4 tries. When you get the Zotac logo on booting press and hold the F11 key. I am using a KVM switch which may be why I have some issues. I don't have screen shots to share or even remember much of how I did it.
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Well, Ryan, one of the pamphlets does indicate that it has Windows 8 Bio Boot. I not a computer expert so you might want to speak to someone more experienced. I have windows 7 ultimate operating system and I love it.
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Yes, it does come with both the SSD amd the HD! Really improves on the boot times. I don't know about the layout, though it's likely not possible...
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Yes, but you really need to know what you're doing as far as drivers go to get everything set up properly. I have mine running Windows 7. It can be done, it just takes a little extra work. Also, you need to disable secure-boot from within the bios before you begin anything at all
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Yes. They have a separate "data" partition that I just formatted and installed ubuntu on. All the components (wifi, eth, touchpad, sound) seems to be working for me. The touch screen works as well, though I don't have much use for it. I didn't use it on Win8 either.
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Well... your question is a bit confusing. It is a UEFI bios that has ample features for any kinda of use. I currently use this board as a file server running NAS4Free. Has enough power for most internet use.
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Yes it does...however it has some hardware problem....it suddenly stopped booting after 5 to 6 months of my usage.