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The best way is to keep the external drive disconnected when turning on to install windows, that way it HAS to be first.
Computer does not boot, blinking underscore
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Computer Type: PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model Number: Self Build
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU: Intel Core2 Quad Q8300 2.5Ghz
Motherboard: Asus P5QD Turbo
Memory: Kingston HyperX 4x1GB DDR2 1066Mhz
Graphics Card: Asus/Nvidia 9500GT 1GB
Sound Card: On-Board HD
Monitor(s) Displays: 22" Widescreen TFT
Screen Resolution: 1920x1080
Keyboard: Plastic one
Mouse: Plastic one
PSU: 650w
Case: ATX
Cooling: 140mm front, 120mm Rear, 80mm Chipset + stock CPU and GPU
Hard Drives: 2x 320Gb Seagate SATAII RAID 0 2x 80Gb Seagate SATAII RAID 0 1x 1tb hybrid (8gb ssd)
Internet Speed: 4Mbps
Other Info: Laptop: HP Elitebook 2560p i5 @2.7Ghz 4GB DDR3
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