# After installation, PC boots to bios **URL:** \ **Category:** DIY Community\ **Created:** [May 30, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/after-installation-pc-boots-to-bios/3349 "2025-05-30T23:43:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![0021](https://community.start9.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/0/c6cbf5/32.png) [@0021](https://community.start9.com/u/0021)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/after-installation-pc-boots-to-bios/3349/1 "2025-05-30T23:43:30Z")
I am trying to install startos on a MSI Cubi N ADL-020BUS Intel N100 mini PC with a 2 TB Samsung 990 PRO m2 drive. I flashed my USB drive with startos-0.3.5.1 non free and installed startos onto my SSD. I was prompted to remove the drive and reboot. The system then just boots back to the bios. I have made sure to turn off secure boot. After reboot, the PC still detecs the SSD. I saw this thread that adressed a similar issue, but was unsure if it would work on my PC: > [@How to make StartOS run on Minisforum UN1290](https://community.start9.com/t/how-to-make-startos-run-on-minisforum-un1290/3212): > > While StartOS worked well on an earlier similar Minisforum model (the UN1265), I discovered that the Minisforum UN1290 doesn’t go as expected. This model is running a newer/nicer BIOS (listed on the Main tab as “BIOS Version 1.06”, and in the footer as “Version 02.22.0058 Copyright American Megatrends International LLC”). The installation goes fine, but upon reboot, the miniPC behaves as if there is no bootable device. After some tinkering, I’ve gotten it to work with a minor hack, so thought… Does anyone have experience with this PC or any ideas on a fix? I would be very grateful for some help. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![paulscode](https://community.start9.com/user_avatar/community.start9.com/paulscode/32/1627_2.png) [@paulscode](https://community.start9.com/u/paulscode)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 12:03am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/after-installation-pc-boots-to-bios/3349/2 "2025-05-31T00:03:47Z")
BTW, that process I described in that thread is not destructive and can be reversed if it doesn’t work out (it doesn’t overwrite anything that StartOS installs). Definitely worth a try IMO. If you get stuck, I’ll be happy to help you troubleshoot. BTW, Secure Boot isn’t an issue with StartOS in my (admittedly limited) experience, as it ships with a Microsoft-signed shim. If you do get it going you should be able to re-enable Secure Boot. ---
**Author:** ![Boecsen](https://community.start9.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/898d66/32.png) [@Boecsen](https://community.start9.com/u/Boecsen)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/after-installation-pc-boots-to-bios/3349/3 "2025-09-09T18:18:52Z")
paulscode, thank you very much! Your process worked for me, with an AOOSTAR N1 Pro N150 mini PC. ---
**Author:** ![MarkofBitcoin](https://community.start9.com/user_avatar/community.start9.com/markofbitcoin/32/1292_2.png) [@MarkofBitcoin](https://community.start9.com/u/MarkofBitcoin)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2025, 4:40am UTC](https://community.start9.com/t/after-installation-pc-boots-to-bios/3349/4 "2025-11-11T04:40:40Z")
I have an Intel Intel NUC D54250 (8gb RAM, 2tb SSD) that has the same problem. If I hit F10 to bring up the boot menu, and then select the listed SSD, it all works perfectly. But it fails to load if UEFI booting is selected… Just gives me the EFI Shell. I’ll try doing the workaround you have linked.