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Can't boot machine :(

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  • 13-10-2010 8:40pm
    #1
    Sandvich
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    It says "Reboot and select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key"

    However the BIOS screen does not appear on my monitor for whatever reason, so I can't configure it. I have a Windows 7 DVD in the DVD drive but obviously it's not set to boot off that(unless I didn't connect the DVD drive right which I doubt).

    What can I do?


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    Solitaire
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 18,377 Mod ✭✭✭✭Solitaire


    Its probably set to Quick Boot, check the mobo manual for which key to press (usually Del or F2) then restart the machine and hammer that button like crazy as it POSTs and the BIOS should pop up instead of the message ;):)


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    Sandvich
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭Sandvich


    I plugged into the HDMI and kept pressing Delete. This worked. I changed the boot order to DVD first. Unfortunately the DVD doesn't boot in that machine or my laptop.

    I have it downloaded from MSDN(legit), and burned to a DVD. I'm going to burn it again. I'm using Imgburn. Does anyone else have experiencing burning the MSDN and booting from them?


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    Solitaire
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    Don't DVDs need extra files and formatting to be bootable, just like floppies? :confused:


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    Trevor451
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    Yea, you need a program like imgburn or nero to burn the ISO correctly so it will be bootable :)


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