How to Boot CD/DVD with Dell UEFI file system

Download the bootable ISO from the Acronis Web Site to make sure you have the latest bits.
YOu should not need to do anything special to boot on a UEFI system.

Some PCs do not seem to be able to boot into EUFI mode from the DVD no matter what you try. In the BIOS there is mots likely an option called eufi/Legacy boot mode. If there is set PC to legacy mode, and then you should find options to set boot priority e.g. external usb, CD/DVD etc.

You should be able to boot in then from DVD. Hopwever, there is a bug in latest version of software that does not allow GPT formatted disks to be seen when using DVD. Either use previous version of TI (you can download from your account), or contact acronis for an updated iso that for most users solves the problem.

Of course, once you have finished using disk, you need to reset PC BIOS to EUFI mode.

Martin and Pat - Thank You!

Martin -> there is a bug in latest version of software* that does not allow GPT formatted disks to be seen when using DVD
* Do you mean latest version of Acronis 2013? Thus, the Rescue Disk may not be seen by the Dell only because of how it was built?

Also, are you saying if I needed to run Acronis from the CD. I can change to Legacy Boot (I see that option), then I would see a different set of boot priorities, where I'd be able to move up CD/DVD ROM to 1st. Then hypothetically, I'd restore the UEFI Acronis image I captured of the C Drive, then during restart, get into the Boot Options menu and change back to UEFI all before the PC would attempt to boot to Windows (in Legacy mode). No idea what if that happened?

Please view the images of screens I've captured. Perhaps one of you can tell me what to change? And whule I know that an iso image is burned to a blank disk, do I need it if I already made a Rescue Disk from Acronis 2013 from the target PC?

Lots of questions ... confused for sure.

Much thanks in advance for clarifying ... please RE to all questions.
ira

Hi Ira

Item 1 - in latest 2013 release, the rescue DVD cannot see a hard drive formatted in GPT mode. Search forum for workarounds (easiest is to load previous version from you account)

Item 2 - the image stored and to be recovered is independent of whether you are in legacy or EUFI mode when you boot the DVD.
So if your DVD does not boot from EUFI, try this

1) restart PC (no rescue disk in) and enter Bios
2) set boot mode to legacy.
3) find Bios settings to change boot priority and set to dvd as 1st option
4) save boot changes
5) reboot PC with rescue disk.
6) should now boot to TI.
7) when finished, remove resuce CD, reoot and set boot mode back to EUFI, save and restart PC.

Above is annoying but works ok in most cases where you cant boot to EUFI mode directly with rescue disk.

Also, you should not need to burn iso to disk (download imgburn freeware dos this great) if you have already created recovery disk from TI.

Can't tell you too much about BIOS screens expect yous look like you support legacy mode. You will have to select this first probably, and then look for a menu/option to change boot order (menu may only be visible in legacy mode).

Gentlemen,

With your help and the little bit, some right some wrong help from dell, I learned how to boot the Acronis 2013 Rescue Disk on a Dell Inspiron 5520 Laptop that has a UEFI system. I will share that here. Trust me this will be more accurately described than you'll EVER HEAR FROM any number of DELL TECH's. Spent many hours with them, really! Still I had to wing it but got there. While I will explain it below, there is a problem that is now in the Acronis Ballpark. - When the Rescue Disk boots, the screen it presents is not readable at all. I will include an iphone picture of what I am seeing. I need Acronis to tell me why this is happening. Again, disk boots and screen can not be read. I know what to expect, I have earlier versions of Acronis TI and have used their Rescue disk.

How to boot the Acronis 2013 Rescue Disk on a Dell Inspiron 5520 Laptop that has a UEFI system:

See attached images describing each step below showing the messed up useless Rescue Disk Main Menu screen. HELP!!!!

1. Insert Acronis TI Rescue disk in CD/DVD drive.
2. When you see the Dell logo center of screen, press "F2" continually to enter the Setup Menu. (See attached file 1. ...)
3. Click Boot Tab - Secure Boot default is Enabled - needs to be Disabled. (See attached file 2. ...)
4. Restart PC at Dell Logo, press F12 to get to Boot Manager Menu - Select DVD (See attached file 3. ...)
5. Acronis Rescue Disk boots to its Load Menu. Select True Image. (See attached file 4. ...)
6. Acronis Rescue Disk - True Image Menu loads but screen is messed up. HELP!!!! (See attached file 5. ...)

There is an apparent video incompatibility that I need Acronis to observe and resolve for me and probably for others with similar systems.

Help please ... Acronis KNOWLEDGEABLE Folks!

Not sure on this, but if you have plus pack installed, you can create a win pe4 rescue disk, it has rather more extensive drivers. This may help.

Martin,

I just blew away my last response. I understand your suggestion about WinPe. I gotta think further.

Thanks,
Ira

I have a Dell xps all.in.one pc 27 inch. It came with Win7 installed and I have upgraded to Win 8.1. I too have been watching Acronis to see what they were going to do about the problems the UEFI brings. Two points I think I should make clear. One, new Win 8.x machines have the UEFI systen of interfacing the OS with the hardware. UEFI replaces the old BIOS. Two, most manufacturers, including Dell have actually included a legacy type Bios which can be used to adjust the boot order.

Ira has discovered how the access this by trial and error. I did also, recently. I wanted to know how to operate Acronis recovery via removable media, in case the worst happened. However, I discovered it by trial and error. I decided to restart my PC while tapping a Function key. On my first attempt I restarted, then alternatingly tapping the F1 and F12 keys. And, it worked! So, in my case the key that will like me into the Bios is either the F1 or F12.

So, my warning is: Don't assume just because you have a Dell machine, you can access the Bios by the one specific key stroke combination uh. But, it can be done!

Steve Snedden

Steve,

1. To boot from a bootable CD, such as the Rescue Media, the key to press is F12 when you see the F2 and F12 prompt on screen bottom right. With a UEFI, you also must go into the BIOS to disable UEFI protection (need to review to state the exact name). If not done, the system will not present the cd in the Boot Priority menu.

2. I know the workaround for having the Rescue Media screen to be readable usable. Acronis Has been working to eliminate the workaround but have not yet succeeded. Since I reported the problem 1st I've served to run tests for them.

3. Tomorrow, I will return to the forum and share the workaround. BTW: Acronis 2014 Rescue Media have same problem, apparently not recognizing some new Dell Inspiron video drivers.

Ira

Steve,

1. To boot from a bootable CD, such as the Rescue Media, the key to press is F12 when you see the F2 and F12 prompt on screen bottom right. With a UEFI, you also must go into the BIOS to disable UEFI protection (need to review to state the exact name). If not done, the system will not present the cd in the Boot Priority menu.

2. I know the workaround for having the Rescue Media screen to be readable usable. Acronis Has been working to eliminate the workaround but have not yet succeeded. Since I reported the problem 1st I've served to run tests for them.

3. Tomorrow, I will return to the forum and share the workaround. BTW: Acronis 2014 Rescue Media have same problem, apparently not recognizing some new Dell Inspiron video drivers.

Ira

Steve,

1. To boot from a bootable CD, such as the Rescue Media, the key to press is F12 when you see the F2 and F12 prompt on screen bottom right. With a UEFI, you also must go into the BIOS to disable UEFI protection (need to review to state the exact name). If not done, the system will not present the cd in the Boot Priority menu.

2. I know the workaround for having the Rescue Media screen to be readable usable. Acronis Has been working to eliminate the workaround but have not yet succeeded. Since I reported the problem 1st I've served to run tests for them.

3. Tomorrow, I will return to the forum and share the workaround. BTW: Acronis 2014 Rescue Media have same problem, apparently not recognizing some new Dell Inspiron video drivers.

Ira

Steve,

If you can not boot from CD or USB Flash drive, you need to go into BIOS (F2) then the Boot Mode and Set Secure Boot to DISABLED. If you can NOT read the Rescue Disk screen (garbled video) after it loads then the Rescue Media does not know about the video driver on your PC. There is a command that is entered part way during Rescue media load that I can pass on to you if needed.

Ira

Ira:

Thank you for the valuable information. I am going to save it for the next time.

But, this is my experience. I wanted to restore my Windows 8.1 back to a couple of weeks before. I wanted to do it using my DVD recovery disk. I wanted to do it this way to duplicate a situation where my PC was somehow unable to start up.

So, I shut down the PC, then started it again. When it first began to start up, I did, repeatedly, tapped the F12 key. That opened my Acronis recovery program from the DVD. Once there I was able to chose an image from several weeks prior and recover my system entirely.

So, I appreciate your advice but I have been there and it works.

However, I have not tried again. I would be willing to be in a trial group if Acronis needs another participant.

According to my understanding, the UEFI interface is the new BIOS. It is the new interface between the hardware and the OS. But, in reality, most if not all manufacturers' provide a BIOS type of interface where the user can choose the boot order. However, it is not clear to all users how to access this. For instance, a friend has a new Lenova laptop that has a small button on his keyboard that allows him to access his "BIOS" and tell the machine to boot from the CD (or flash drive).

This is all new ground for us PC users. And, it may be different from one manufacturer to another. Actually, it is starting to make the Chromebooks look pretty attractive.

BTW, there should be a G+ Community for Acronis users to share our knowledge.