Startup Disk Does Not Automatically Start on Boot

I have a problem booting my system. Everytime I boot or restart my macbook pro, it always shows a selection of what disk to use instead of directing to login page and it's annoying. I already set my startup disk on system preference but doesn't work. I also tried using disk utility and repair the disk and its permission and still didn't work. How can I fix this?

Angelo Suerte wrote:
I have a problem booting my system. Everytime I boot or restart my macbook pro, it always shows a selection of what disk to use instead of directing to login page and it's annoying. I already set my startup disk on system preference but doesn't work.
Did you lock the padlock?
I also tried using disk utility and repair the disk and its permission and still didn't work. How can I fix this?
Disconnect all devices from the computer then do the following:
Boot up from your Snow Leopard Install DVD while holding down the "c" key.
Select the language you wish to use, and then choose "Disk Utility" from the menu bar.
Your HD should appear in a panel on the left hand side of the window which opens. Select it and then click on the "repair disk" button in the right hand section of the window.
Once this process has been completed restart your computer and repair permissions directly from Disk Utility.
If Disk Utility is unable to complete the repair, you will need to use a stronger 3rd party utility like DiskWarrior, Techtool PRO (not Deluxe) or Drive Genius.

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