Asus p5q deluxe wont boot with external hdd connected.

setter · 22 Mar 2009 at 18:11

I was setting up my rig earlier after reinstalling my os to a new hdd, i had some files backed up to an external hdd that was connected via usb. Upon rebooting during the graphics card driver install, i got as far as the hdd post info, just before the xp logo appears, then nothing but a blinking cursor in the top left corner on a black screen. After checking the card was seated ok and checking bios settings etc, i turned off the external hdd and it booted into windows as normal. Is this a common problem and could anyone shed some light on it.

Doomas · 24 Mar 2009 at 00:20

Comon problem with BIOS versions after 1406.....

Big.Wayne · 24 Mar 2009 at 00:57

Change the boot order maybe?

setter · 24 Mar 2009 at 17:38

Doomas said:
Comon problem with BIOS versions after 1406.....

Must happen on early revisions as well Doomas, as im on 0803 which is a very early bios rev.

Big.Wayne said:
Change the boot order maybe?

Have just left the drive switched off, as i only use it on rare occasions, all important stuff gets backed up to a second internal drive now.

LupoLover · 25 Mar 2009 at 12:32

a lot of motherboards do this not limited to just yours. Even lapops do it

Kelt · 27 Mar 2009 at 00:17

setter said:
I was setting up my rig earlier after reinstalling my os to a new hdd, i had some files backed up to an external hdd that was connected via usb. Upon rebooting during the graphics card driver install, i got as far as the hdd post info, just before the xp logo appears, then nothing but a blinking cursor in the top left corner on a black screen. After checking the card was seated ok and checking bios settings etc, i turned off the external hdd and it booted into windows as normal. Is this a common problem and could anyone shed some light on it.

I have the same mobo as you, with a WD Mybook external drive hooked up. Have had it connected via firewire and currently through USB, and have had no problem as you described.

Running the latest 2001, but had no problems with all the prior bioses.