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[Repeating boot message, "insert boot device"]

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Skwidman157, 2010/05/15.

  1. 2010/05/15
    Skwidman157

    Skwidman157 Inactive Thread Starter

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    hey i got a problem with a boot message just repeating, "insert boot device "...

    and the only way i can get to the BIOS or the set up screen for that matter, is to reset the CMOS. then after i set up the BIOS and save i will get the same message. so ill turn of the comp and restart and bam the message comes back on with out even giving me the set up screen.

    im a day 1 noob so if its something stupid TAKE IT EASY ON ME! lol

    i dont have an OS istalled yet so i didnt know if maybe thats what its asking for or what

    im using a MSI 785gtm-e45 Motherboard, and if it makes a difference my hard drive and disk drive are sata conected and are recognized in the Bios.

    if anyone can give some imput i really need help
    thanx!
     
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  2. 2010/05/15
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS :)

    Please do not tag onto an existing thread - always start your own - your problem is entirely different. Post moved to a new thread.

    The BIOS is looking for an OS to boot from - there is no OS installed :)

    Curious to know why you are trying to boot the computer without an OS?

    The BIOS is generally entered by pressing F1 or Del at the splash screen - often there is a note to this effect at the bottom of the screen. Your motherboard manual should tell you which key to press to enter the BIOS. If you don't have a copy of the manual it can be downloaded here .....

    http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=manual&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1883

    Once you have installed the OS you will need to install the chipset, etc drivers available here ....

    http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=downloaddetail&type=driver&maincat_no=1&prod_no=1883

    These would normally be supplied on a CD supplied with the motherboard.
     
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  4. 2010/05/24
    Skwidman157

    Skwidman157 Inactive Thread Starter

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    The thing thats tickin me off though is the fact that i have to clear the CMOS to even get te "SPLASH" screen, is that normal??
     
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  5. 2010/05/24
    mattman

    mattman Inactive Alumni

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    I expect so, BIOSes are set to "Quick Boot" (or similar terminology), where they don't go through POST (self-checks), they just load the last settings. You can turn that off in the BIOS, look through the BIOS information in the motherboard manual.

    I start tapping the key to enter the BIOS as soon as I see the monitor power LED go green.

    If Pete didn't mention it, if you want to boot to a CD/DVD, you might need to change the startup boot options in the BIOS and set the CD/DVD drive to boot before the hard disk drive.

    Matt
     
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