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- Solved: No Boot Device Available Dell [4 Effective Ways]
- “No boot device available dell”
- What does it mean when a computer says no boot device available?
- Why does my Dell says no boot device found?
- How do you fix «no boot device available» on a Dell computer?
- How to Fix Dell No Bootable Device Found / No Boot Device Found / Dell Latitude E5470 | NexTutorial
- !FIXED! Error No Bootable Device Found / dell laptop no boot device found
- Final Words
- SOLUTION: “No bootable devices found” on Dell Laptops – SSD not detected
- How To Fix A Dell With A No Bootable Device Or No Boot Device Found Problem by Certified Technician
- 36 thoughts on “ SOLUTION: “No bootable devices found” on Dell Laptops – SSD not detected ”
- FIX: No bootable device found [Acer, Dell]
- How can I fix the No bootable devices error on Acer and Dell PCs?
Besides, it is also able to make a disk surface test to make sure that your hard drives have no bad sectors.
Solved: No Boot Device Available Dell [4 Effective Ways]
Sometimes, you might meet the boot error «no boot device available dell» in Dell computer. Don’t worry since this post collects four effective methods to fix it. Read and learn the stepwise to figure out how to solve no boot device found Dell Inspiron 15 problem.
By Emily
“No boot device available dell”
“About a month ago my Dell Inspiron 15 began to refuse booting and give the report “no bootable devices available. Press the F1 key to retry boot, F2 to run the Setup utility…”. This has been going on nearly every day. Striking the F1 key doesn’t help. It gives the same error. What else can I do about this?”
What does it mean when a computer says no boot device available?
When your computer fails to boot and pops this error message saying no bootable devices found, you might wonder what the message means. Basically, this error means the computer was unable to get any access to the disk that holds boot information, scanning all connected disks for boot information but getting nothing, or there is something wrong with the cables or Windows boot files. So it cannot boot successfully.
Why does my Dell says no boot device found?
Therefore, if you want to fix no boot device available Dell, you should first figure out why this occurs. Here are some major causes you can take a look at.
▶The computer is infected with a terrible virus.
Generally speaking, if your computer is attacked by a virus, the essential system files or folders might get damaged, and the computer cannot recognize or find the bootable disk. Run antivirus software or format your hard disk via a disk formatting utility to clear the virus or clean up you PC to remove viruses and malware.
▶The computer has been misled to boot from an unbootable hard drive.
If you insert an unbootable disk or CD into your computer and set it as boot device by mistake, this error will appear since only when the drive that loads the operating system is set as the bootable device, the computer can start smoothly.
▶The computer’s internal hard disk gets damaged or corrupted.
When the internal hard disk is damaged, the saved operating system and boot files will get corrupted as well, then the computer will report no boot device as well. So you need to repair corrupted interanl hard disk.
▶The computer’s boot hard disk MBR sector has been corrupted somehow.
When the MBR (Master Boot Record) is corrupted, then the boot failure will also happen. MBR sector is responsible for leading system to read necessary information to boot.
How do you fix «no boot device available» on a Dell computer?
In order to fix such an issue, you can try the following solutions, all of which are proven to be effective, and could also apply for no boot device in Acer, HP, Asus and other famous computers.
- Method 1. Launch Startup Repair
- Method 2. Check and manually select the correct boot device
- Method 3. Check disk status and diagnose the problems
- Method 4. Rebuild MBR
Method 1. Launch Startup Repair
When meeting no boot device found Dell Laptop issue, first of all, you can run Startup Repair.
Step 1. Insert Windows installation disc to the computer in question and restart. Here we take the Windows 7 installation DVD as an example.
Step 2. After the disc loads, you need to select the language, time zone and Keyboard or input method and click «Next». Then you can see the following screen where you should click «Repair your computer» on the bottom-left corner.
Step 3. Select one installation from listed choices and continue. Sometimes a problem might be detected at the initial process and the system may also prompt whether to repair the problem automatically.
Step 4. When you get the «System Recovery Options» interface, you can see a list of choices that can help you repair a damaged Windows 7. Then choose the first option «Startup Repair», which is able to fix many different startup issues automatically.
If this option can’t troubleshoot the «no bootable device» issue on your Dell computer, you can check the following methods.
Method 2. Check and manually select the correct boot device
First, you can check whether your boot order is correct in BIOS mode, and reset it if necessary.
Step 1. Turn on your computer and constantly press «F2/F10/Del» button to enter BIOS mode.
Step 2. Use the arrow key on your keyboard to get «Boot» tab, change the boot order setting to make your bootable disk on the top of the boot device list.
Step 3. Follow the instruction given to you in the BIOS utility to navigate to Exit tab.
Step 4. Locate and choose the «Exit Saving Changes» option to save the changes you have made.
Step 5. Follow the prompts to restart your computer.
Method 3. Check disk status and diagnose the problems
If the no boot device available issue is still unsolved after changing the boot order, you can run CHKDSK to check the disks status and perform diagnosis. To run CHKDSK, do as follow:
Step 1. Insert the original Windows disc, restart your computer and boot from the disk.
Step 2. At the Windows 8/10 Welcome screen, click «Repair your computer->Troubleshoot->Command Prompt». (In windows 7, click «Command Prompt» under «System Recovery Options»)
Step 3. When the Command Prompt window appears, type the command «chkdsk c: /f /r /x» and press «Enter’.
The parameters for this command are:
c: stands for the drive you wish to examine or repair
/f attempts to fix any found errors.
/r will locate for bad sectors and recovery any readable information.
/x will force the volume you’re about to check to be dismounted before the utility begins to scan
Run the CHKDSK requires an original Windows disc. If you don’t have one, you can turn to AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard, with which you can create a bootable media, boot your computer from it and then check whether there are some bad sectors. Now do as the instruction below:
Step 1. make a bootable USB
1) Connect an empty USB (larger than 8GB) to a good working Windows 7/8/10/11 based-on computer, and download the freeware.
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2) Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant, click on the Make Bootable Media in the left pane. Follow the wizard to create a bootable USB disk. When it is finished, disconnect the USB stick. (Note: AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard is pre-installed on the bootable drive.)
Step 2. check and fix the disk error
Insert the bootable USB to the computer reporting no boot device available error, power up it to enter BIOS and make the USB as the first boot device, and then restart computer to Windows PE mode.
1) Once logged in, the AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard will load and start. In the main interface, right click the system drive, select «Advanced->Check Partition».
2) Select a way of checking disk error, the first one is recommended, which not only checks the disk error, but also fixes it. And click «OK».
3) Wait for seconds, it will be done, and then click «OK».
Besides, it is also able to make a disk surface test to make sure that your hard drives have no bad sectors.
Method 4. Rebuild MBR
Rebuilding your hard disk MBR sector is also an effective solution to troubleshooting the no bootable device found Dell problem. For this task, if you have Windows installation CD, you can access to the Command Prompt, and execute the command «bootrec.exe /FixMbr«. If it is executed successfully, you’ll see «The operation completed successfully». That means MBR (Master Boot Record) has been repaired. If the problem persists, you can try command «bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd» to rebuild BCD. If you don’t have the Windows installation DVD, you can make use of AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard as well.
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Step 1. Restart your computer from the bootable media, run the software, right-click the boot hard disk and select «Rebuild MBR».
Step 2. In the popped out mini windows, choose the proper MBR for your operating system and click «OK».
!FIXED! Error No Bootable Device Found / dell laptop no boot device found
Step 3. Click Apply->Proceed in the main interface to commit the change.
When it is done, you can unplug the bootable USB and restart your Dell computer now.
Note: since MBR is of great importance, and decides whether the system could boot up normally and successfully, you can backup MBR just for easy recovery when it gets damaged someday.
Final Words
Now, I bet you have a better understanding of what the “no boot device available Dell” means and why it happens, and how to fix this issue accordingly. It is self-evident that AOMEI Partition Assistant is a really versatile freeware that provides several different methods to repair “no bootable device found” issue.
If you want to experience more wonderful functions like transferring OS drive to SSD, erasing SSD drive, allocating free space from other partitions to C drive when it is full, splitting partitions without losing data you can upgrade to AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional. For Windows Server users, AOMEI Partition Assistant Server is worth trying.
Free Partition Manager
- Resize and Move Partition
- System/Disk Clone
- Convert MBR/GPT Disk
- Check & Fix Disk Errors
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SOLUTION: “No bootable devices found” on Dell Laptops – SSD not detected
A relatively new form of problem which has been introduced by the wider adoption of solid-state drives (and other drives with more particular power requirements than standard mechanical hard drives) is that of drive detection and compatibility. This applies most notably to sleep/resume and cold boot detection of these devices, which sometimes are not detected at all on specific systems. Occasionally a BIOS update on the computer or a firmware update to the drive can resolve the issue, but other times, the drive may simply be incompatible.
I have seen this most recently with Crucial brand SSDs, which by and large have proven to be a good value — when they work. Reliability hasn’t been a concern with regard to the drives I’ve purchased for my clients, but on occasion, drive detection is a problem. Specifically, some of the newer Dell Latitude laptops (of which I purchase and service quite a large number) seem to struggle with Crucial SSDs.
The message you will see on a Dell Latitude if this happens to you is:
No bootable devices found.
Press F1 key to retry boot.
Press F2 key for setup utility.
Press F5 key to run onboard diagnostics.
Interestingly, if the user presses F1 to retry, the machine then boots normally. This indicates that the problem has to do with the machine not detecting the drive quickly enough during POST to continue with the boot process.
How To Fix A Dell With A No Bootable Device Or No Boot Device Found Problem by Certified Technician
With other machines, the problem can be resolved by switching ON “Hot plug support” (or similar) in the BIOS Setup. However, this option does not exist within Dell’s BIOS Setup.
So, then, what’s the solution? Actually, it’s precisely the same thing I posted in my previous update as a response to a completely different problem: bypass the RAID controller and use AHCI interface instead. The problem apparently seems to be related, at least in part, to how the system processes the communication between the drive and the chipset via the Intel RAID controller. Disabling RAID does require jumping through a couple of hoops, but it’s relatively quick and easy. See my post here for full instructions!
Once this is complete, the machine boots normally each and every time!
Donate to say «Thanks» if this post has helped save you time and money! ��
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36 thoughts on “ SOLUTION: “No bootable devices found” on Dell Laptops – SSD not detected ”
Hello TripleS Computers,
It’s true that RAID can conflict the boot procedure on many laptops. Changing to AHCI is a good tip. As for the brand of the SSD Hard Drive, we are very suspicious on using other brands than Intel or Самсунг. Even some older Kingston SSD’s had us keep on searching for hours.
PS: The tip on changing to AHCI via command prompt, on your other post is very very useful.
Greetings to all the SSS Computers team
Dell inspiron 14 3000 serie internal hard disk drive not found,to resolve this issue,try to reseat the drive.no notable devices….strike F1 to retry boot,F2 enter setup menu,F5 enter PSA.how to solve it.
Could actually be a failed drive. Try diagnostics on boot; F12 as the machine boots. If you have a 3000 series it is highly unlikely it is an SSD to begin with as they’re cheap. Steve
I recently bought a Dell 5175, a real 2 in 1 (but did not realize I will get one only or the tablet alone for 5175 �� ) as refurb from the outlet and it soon started making this press F1, F2 … game. I read your other post and checked the BIOS. Alas, there is no option to chose IDE, RAID vs SATA. I don’t know if the problem happens only when the OS updated (and Dell seems to update every night on my 3000 series laptop)
Geo on January 23, 2017 at 2:45 am said:
To solve this problem, you need to reinstall windows on SSD with HDD disconected.
ONLY SDD to be on !!
Cam on January 26, 2017 at 3:24 pm said:
Hi! Thanks so much for your writeup. I have this issue as well, with a twist. Hopefully your extensive knowledge can be of service to myself and others. I installed a Самсунг EVO 850 msata SSD as a primary drive and experienced the issue as described above. However, I had already set the BIOS to AHCI before I installed the drive and did a clean install of Windows 10. Yet it still shows the error above at POST, and pressing F1 pretty much immediately always results in a normal startup with no other problems. The system is an XPS 2720. I have to agree with your assessment that it simply doesn’t recognize the drive fast enough at POST. Have you come across any other fixes for this? I have checked that the BIOS is the most recent version (A13), and the chipset drivers on Dell’s website are apparently less current than the ones Windows auto installed. I tried setting the boot priority so that “Internal HDD devices” was the last option in order to delay it for a moment and that actually works on rare occasion but mostly the error message persists. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Hey Cam, Wow, that’s crazy to see with an 850 EVO drive; the first I have heard of it actually. Usually the Самсунг drives offer fairly extensive compatibility across systems as it applies to such issues. However, I would start by checking to see whether a firmware update for the SSD exists. It may, and if it does, it could improve the situation. If not, you might be able to (and this sounds crazy I realize) plug the drive into an mSATA to SATA adapter and see if that resolves it (since the power supply would be providing power directly to the drive in that case and it may receive more power more quickly than it would when connected to the board’s mSATA slot). Neither of these is guaranteed to work, but I think that’s the direction I’d take if I was troubleshooting this particular one, if even for sake of addressing my curiosity. �� Please report back and let us know the results! Steve
Cam on January 26, 2017 at 9:13 pm said:
Hi Steve, thanks for the quick response. I had already scanned Samsung’s website for a firmware update but only found updates for the 840 models. I will go back and check more thoroughly. Good call on standard sata possibly getting powering faster, that may be the case. However the reason I opted for the msata drive was because there are no additional available sata ports on the motherboard (or room to fit a full size drive for that matter). I considered eliminating the optical drive and stealing the sata port and space from that, and maybe I will in the end. Hmmm, or could one of the sata ports on the board be split into 2 with a special cable, since they’re a serial format? There are several other people with these XPS 2720s that seem to have done this similar hardware exchange and have not encountered this problem, which makes me wonder if there’s something else I’m missing. Anyways, it’s not really a huge problem to hit F1 after a restart, it just kind of irks me that it doesn’t work flawlessly! Call it OCD I guess. If I find a solution I will proudly return to post it here �� -Cam
Kelly on March 6, 2017 at 3:32 pm said:
Disabling the RADIUS and enabling AHCI was the fix for me, thanks a million. I was days trying to figure this out.
FIX: No bootable device found [Acer, Dell]
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The No bootable devices found (or No bootable device) problem is a startup issue that can arise on Acer, Dell, and other PC models.
When this error arises, your PC can’t find its hard drive (or device) to boot from. Consequently, Windows doesn’t boot up.
As Windows doesn’t boot up, fixing the No bootable devices found the issue isn’t especially straightforward. Users will usually need to enter the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) or open the Command Prompt from Windows 10’s Advanced Startup Options menu to resolve the issue.
You can access the Advanced Startup Options menu with a Windows 10 installation disk or recovery drive on USB stick. On some PCs, you can also access that menu by pressing the F11 key just after turning them on.
How can I fix the No bootable devices error on Acer and Dell PCs?
1. Enable Legacy Boot
- Turn on your PC.
- You can enter the BIOS setup on most Acer and Dell PCs by pressing the F2 hotkey just after turning them on. However, you might need to press the Delete key to enter BIOS on some Acer and Dell PCs.
- Select the Main tab in BIOS.
- Enable the F12 Boot Menu setting if it’s disabled.
- Then select the Boot tab shown directly below.
- Change the Boot Mode setting to select Legacy.
- Press the Enter key to confirm.
- Press F10 to save the settings and exit BIOS.
- Press the Enter button again to confirm.
2. Reset the primary boot partition
- Insert a Windows 10 installation disk or recovery drive into a USB slot on your PC.
- Then power on your desktop or laptop.
- If you inserted a Windows 10 installation disk, you’ll need to select a language setting and click the Repair your computer option to access the Advanced Startup Options menu shown directly below.
- Select Troubleshoot and Advanced options to open the menu in the snapshot directly below.
- Select Command Prompt to open the command-line utility.
- Input these separate commands into the Prompt, pressing Enter after each one:
lit disk
select disk 0:
list partition
select partition 1:
active
Note: Your PC won’t boot from USB drives if not configured to do so. To boot from a flash drive, you’ll need to change the boot order for it on the PC’s Boot tab in BIOS or UEFI settings. USB flash drive must be placed first in the boot order priority on the Boot tab.
Also, note that the No bootable device error can arise when your hard drive isn’t first in the boot order. For example, the issue would arise on a PC configured to boot from CD drive that includes a blank DVD. Ejecting the DVD or selecting your hard drive as the first boot device would then fix the issue.
3. Run a Check Disk scan
- Open the Advanced Startup Options menu with your bootable media or F11 hotkey as outlined for the first three steps of the second resolution.
- Go to the Advanced options menu by selecting Troubleshoot >Advanced.
- Select Command Promptto open its window.
- Then type this command into the Prompt’s window: chkdsk c: /f /x /r
- Press the Enter key.
4. Fix corrupted MBR
- Open the Command Prompt from the Advanced Startup Options menu as outlined for resolutions two and three.
- Then type the following separate commands (press the Return key after each one) in the order they’re listed:
Bootrec /fixmbr
Bootrec /fixboot
Bootrec /scanos
Bootrec /rebuildbcd
- Thereafter, restart your PC.
Those are some of the more probable fixes for the No bootable devices found error.
If these fixes don’t resolve the error, however, there might be a hard drive hardware issue. In which case, you might need to check your HDD’s connection or get a replacement drive.
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