This became an issue, when someone dual installed Puppy Linux on a internal hard drive, that had Mint OS boot loader and a Grub2config boot loader, installed on the internal drive.
In the Hard Disk BBS Priorities option setting, it had these for selection:
#1 Ubuntu (CT500... (the hard-disk id)
#2 Puppy Linux - Grub2
To get the Puppy to boot had to select the #2 Puppy Linux-Grub2 for the setting.
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) Hard Disk BBS Priorities is a setting found in the UEFI/BIOS setup that determines the boot order for hard drives and other storage devices connected to the system. BBS stands for "Bootable Device Selection" and refers to the list of devices that the UEFI firmware will check in sequence to see if they are bootable.
When you enter the UEFI/BIOS setup, you may have the option to modify the boot order for various devices like hard drives, SSDs, optical drives, USB drives, and network boot options.
How It Works:
Boot Order: The priority list will allow you to specify which device the system should attempt to boot from first, second, and so on. This is useful if you want to prioritize booting from a specific drive or if you have multiple drives connected to the system.Hard Disk BBS Priorities: In the "Boot" section of UEFI/BIOS, you will typically see options for "Hard Disk BBS Priorities," where you can configure the order of your hard drives or SSDs. You might see a list of devices like "Hard Drive 1" or "Samsung SSD," for example, and you can move them up or down in the list.
Purpose: This setting is especially useful when you're dual-booting or if you have multiple operating systems installed on separate drives. By configuring the correct priority, you can ensure the system boots into the OS or drive you prefer by default.How to Modify:
Access UEFI/BIOS: Restart your system and press the appropriate key (commonly F2, DEL, or ESC) during boot to enter the UEFI/BIOS setup.
Navigate to Boot Options: Look for the "Boot" or "Boot Configuration" section in the UEFI/BIOS menu.
Modify Hard Disk BBS Priorities: In this section, you'll be able to set the order of hard disks. Use the designated keys (usually the arrow keys, + or -, or Enter) to modify the order.
Save and Exit: After making the desired changes, save your settings and exit the UEFI/BIOS.Why Modify Hard Disk BBS Priorities?
Boot Device Selection: If you have multiple drives, you might want to prioritize one for booting (like an SSD for faster boot times) or give priority to a specific operating system.
Multi-OS Setup: If you're dual-booting or have different operating systems installed on different drives, adjusting this priority lets you control which one boots by default.
