BIOS/UEFI & OS — first boot, drivers, Linux vs Windows
Track: Build your own laptop · Duration: 32 min
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Course reader
BIOS/UEFI & OS — first boot, drivers, Linux vs Windows
Laptop workbook — parts, assembly, firmware, and troubleshooting next to the video.
Firmware
- Enable AHCI for NVMe where applicable; disable unused features to simplify debugging.
- Secure Boot may block some Linux installs until keys/shim are configured.
- Update BIOS from OEM only when release notes fix your issue (power loss risk during flash).
Drivers
- Install chipset, GPU, audio, network from OEM or silicon vendor in a sensible order.
- Linux: verify Wi‑Fi/BT firmware packages for your card; power profiles differ (TLP, etc.).
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Lesson quiz
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