Have to Startup from HP Boot Menu

My p6740f (Windows 7) will not boot unless I hit ESC at HP blue menu to get Boot Menu and select the drive with OS (factory location). It runs normally. If I don't do that, get black screen and hear rapid high beeps.

Try entering BIOS setup by tapping the F10 key.On the boot selection ensure that hdd is first boot device.
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