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dell dimension E310 No boot available
I tried starting it up and it says
No boot available
f1 to retry boot f2 run utility setup
what does it mean by no boot available does that mean it doesn't have an OS installed on it?
rdunnill
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December 4th, 2012 13:00
Perhaps the hard drive has failed?
shesagordie
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December 4th, 2012 13:00
TravWHX
Try running Dell Diagnostics extended test on the hard drive, from the Drivers and Utilities disk.
Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc.
Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press F12 immediately.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.
When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press .
Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press .
Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to proceed.
Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.
When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
Bev.