No bootable Devices error

Question

When I try to boot from a shut off mode or a hibernate or standby modes, I get the following error on a black screen: 'No bootable Devices--Strike F! to retry boot, F@ for setup utility Press F5 to run onboard diagnostics. Striking F1 will reboot completely Can't boot without that above mentioned error screen. Any ideas?

Rebel9 · Answer

Try running the Dell Diagnostics Utility. This problem could be caused by a number of things - faulty hard drive, loose or faulty drive cable, faulty motherboard, etc. The diagnostics should identify the problem.

jrszabo · Answer

I am using a laptop that is only a couple months old.

Rebel9 · Answer

'I am using a laptop that is only a couple months old.'   That means nothing. You have a problem and you've asked for some help. Have you run the diagnostics??? Message Edited by Rebel9 on 09-07-2007 11:01 AM

jrszabo · Answer

I did run the diagnostic and it showed everything was OK.

Rebel9 · Answer

Can you identify anything that might have changed (hardware or software) in your system around the time this started to happen, or has this been an ongoing problem since you purchased the system?

jrszabo · Answer

I can't pin point any changesin either hardware oir software.

Windows General

No bootable Devices error

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