Re: UEFI Secure Dual-boot setup with Microsoft Windows 8

"Dexter L. Pearson" <dexterpearson@xxxxxxx> · Thu, 01 Aug 2013 10:08:06 -0400



    John,

    
         I think more manufacturers are putting in that UEFI
    functionality into their new systems that come preloaded with a form
    of Windows 8. I recently saw it on a HP Pavilion G6 that I gave a
    family friend as a graduation gift. According to the description,
    UEFI is more for Windows 8 (possibly Windows 7) and higher OSes.
    However, on the Pavilion G6, it also has a "Legacy BIOS mode" so you
    can load prior versions of Windows and all flavors of UNIX. [You've
    already done the right thing first and foremost -- complete system
    backup in case of failure.] Drill into the BIOS and see if you have
    a "Legacy BIOS mode" (other manufacturers may call it something
    else). If so, follow the directions/prompts carefully about
    activating it 'cause it may also affect how your other devices may
    function.

    
    Hope that helps,

    
    Dexter 

    
    John Sicora wrote:

    
      To Whom This May Concern:

      
      I'm using a new Asus S551LB Laptop.  The system comes with
      installed Microsoft Windows 8 System.  Installed
      Fedora-19-X86_64-DVD on sda 1TB built in hard drive.  After
      successfully installing Fedora 19, the system is unable to
      recognize the hard drive and boot into GRUB.  Restored MS Windows
      8 with Clonezilla and MS windows management re-appeared in BIOS in
      order for system to boot up into Windows 8 system.  My issue is
      how to setup BIOS with UEFI and Secure booting capability in order
      to use GRUB and Dual boot Fedora and Windows 8.

      
      Respectfully,

      John Sicora      

      
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