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# Boot Windows 10 and shrink the Windows partition using any disk utility ([https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/7-ways-to-open-disk-management-in-windows-10.html Windows 10 Open Disk Management] recommended). | # Boot Windows 10 and shrink the Windows partition using any disk utility ([https://www.isunshare.com/windows-10/7-ways-to-open-disk-management-in-windows-10.html Windows 10 Open Disk Management] recommended). | ||
| − | # Access the [https://www.howtogeek.com/56958/htg-explains-how-uefi-will-replace-the-bios/ UEFI settings] by pressing ''' F12 ''' right after booting. Go to ''' Sata Operations ''' and select [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Host_Controller_Interface AHCI]. | + | # Access the [https://www.howtogeek.com/56958/htg-explains-how-uefi-will-replace-the-bios/ UEFI settings] by pressing ''' F12 ''' right after booting. Go to ''' Sata Operations ''' and select ''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Host_Controller_Interface AHCI] '''. |
# Install new OS. | # Install new OS. | ||
=== Important === | === Important === | ||
| − | Switching to AHCI will prevent the machine from being able to boot Windows 10, so make sure you switch | + | Switching to ''' AHCI ''' will prevent the machine from being able to boot Windows 10, so make sure you switch ''' only ''' when you are ready to install the new OS. |
Latest revision as of 14:40, 25 February 2020
Steps to follow before installing a new OS on DELL Precision 3630 boxes
- Boot Windows 10 and shrink the Windows partition using any disk utility (Windows 10 Open Disk Management recommended).
- Access the UEFI settings by pressing F12 right after booting. Go to Sata Operations and select AHCI .
- Install new OS.
Important
Switching to AHCI will prevent the machine from being able to boot Windows 10, so make sure you switch only when you are ready to install the new OS.
