HP E3S33UT#ABA manual Computer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution, Storage Boot Order

Table 8-3Solving Hard Drive Problems (continued)

Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message.

Cause	Solution
System files missing or not properly installed.	1. Check the hard drive format using Fdisk: If NFTFS
	formatting, use a third party reader to evaluate the
	drive. If FAT32 formatting, the hard drive cannot be
	accessed.
	2. Install system files for the appropriate operating system.
Hard drive boot has been disabled in Computer Setup.	Run the Computer Setup utility and enable the hard drive
	entry in the Storage > Boot Order list.
Bootable hard drive is not attached as first in a multi-hard	If attempting to boot from a hard drive, ensure it is attached
drive configuration.	to the system board dark blue SATA connector.
Bootable hard drive's controller is not listed first in the Boot	Run the Computer Setup utility and select Storage > Boot
Order.	Order and ensure the bootable hard drive's controller is
	listed immediately under the Hard Drive entry.
Computer will not boot from hard drive.
Cause	Solution
The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden	Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available
in Computer Setup.	is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device
	Security.
Boot order is not correct.	Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in
	Storage > Boot Order.
Hard Drive's “Emulation Type” is set to “None.”	Run the Computer Setup utility and change the “Emulation
	Type” to “Hard Disk” in the device's details under Storage >
	Device Configuration.
Hard drive is damaged.	Observe if the front panel Power LED is blinking RED and if
	any beeps are heard. See Appendix A, POST Error
	Messages on page 173 to determine possible causes for the
	blinking red and beep codes.
	See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and
	conditions.
Computer seems to be locked up.
Cause	Solution

Program in use has stopped responding to commands.

Attempt the normal Windows “Shut Down” procedure. If this fails, press the power button for four or more seconds to turn off the power. To restart the computer, press the power button again.

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