EFI Prompt

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Krutonium, Oct 29, 2013.

  1. Krutonium

    Krutonium MDL Senior Member

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    Not sure if this is the right section, but I was wondering if anyone knew how to get to a EFI Prompt on a HP Dv7 6197? My laptop has the latest UEFI/BIOS update, but I would really like to access the prompt for some modifications that the BIOS side wont allow. Any help? (Note: HP has it locked down :mad:)
     
  2. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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    Do you mean EFI shell??
     
  3. Krutonium

    Krutonium MDL Senior Member

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    Yah, thats what I mean. HP Provides a EFI Testing thing, but I need Bare Metal EFI.
     
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    alextheg MDL Expert

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    Well said Tito . HP are the kings of BIOS lockdown . My own experience of HP is that they suck badly ..... OEM = :(

    IMHO stay away from messing with their BIOS / UEFI , It'll end in trouble !
     
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    Krutonium MDL Senior Member

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    Thanks for your advice... :(
     
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