Start Windows 10 using a USB drive directly.
Start Windows 10 using a USB drive directly.
Hello, Yes it is possible to make your device boot from a USB. Your laptop screen remains black during startup and pressing F2 doesn’t trigger the BIOS menu. External monitors also show the same problem. EVGA suggests reinstalling Windows and updating the BIOS, though they can’t install Windows due to this issue. Best of luck, Kind regards, Quido
Avoid unless you access the BIOS. Consider disconnecting the hard drive or SSD, powering on the system, and adjusting settings. You might also need to disable Fastboot temporarily.
Refer to the system manual or contact tech support for instructions on forcing the machine into UEFI. You might need to remove the HDD. Fastboot can be problematic and may lead to this issue. It bypasses the BIOS/UEFI boot screen and jumps straight to Windows, potentially trapping you in a boot loop if Windows is corrupted—removing the storage device may resolve it.
Confirm if it's F2 or consider an alternative key combination. Which laptop are you asking about?
The issue involves a laptop with an inverted motherboard layout, the boot drive positioned on the opposite side, and taking it off would cancel the warranty. This model is the EVGA SC15.