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Software => Computer software => Topic started by: chungsanity on November 06, 2008, 07:42:48 PM

Title: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: chungsanity on November 06, 2008, 07:42:48 PM

my computer always started successfully but all of a sudden, I started it today and it kept stopping in the beginning. it says:

searching for boot record from scsi...not found

then it comes with another msg saying:

Boot Failure
reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device
Press any key when ready

it wont go passed this everytime I restart the computer. can anyone please help me with this problem


I heard that I need a boot disk to insert into the drive but I dont have one.

I also heard that my harddrive simply failed. does that mean I need to buy a new harddrive to solve this problem?

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: Broni on November 06, 2008, 08:12:52 PM

Make sure, there is no disk in floppy drive.

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: chungsanity on November 06, 2008, 08:27:11 PM

thx for the response. I see what you mean but my computer doesnt have a floppy drive installed  :-*

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: Broni on November 06, 2008, 08:37:31 PM

Run HD diagnostic: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: chungsanity on November 07, 2008, 08:53:25 AM

Im using my laptop right now which is working fine. I have a desktop computer in my house also and it's the problem...

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: patio on November 07, 2008, 09:53:52 AM

Clik Here... (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,33586.html)

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: chungsanity on November 07, 2008, 04:53:06 PM

Basic details on your computer, manufacturer (Dell, HP, custom built), how much RAM, CPU (Intel/AMD), etc.
If you're having a problem with a software program, game, or utility what version is it? If you're using  Windows this information can often be determined by pressing the F1 key.

Im using windows xp
it's custom built, 256 ram, intel CPU
the error message is:

1. searching for boot record from scsi...not found

2. Boot Failure
reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device
Press any key when ready

Im not sure if Im having problems with the hardware device.

it started occuring yesterday. I didnt install any program, device or anything like that.

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: patio on November 07, 2008, 05:35:59 PM

Does the machine have a SCSI drive ? ?

Nothing happened prior to this ? ?

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: chungsanity on November 07, 2008, 09:55:50 PM

sorry but Im not sure what an scsi drive is. should I simply just buy a new harddrive for this problem?

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: joevh09 on November 10, 2008, 01:13:56 PM

Go into the BIOS and check the first boot device. It might not be booting from the hard drive.

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: patio on November 11, 2008, 11:28:18 AM

Please Click Here (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,61970.0.html)

Title: Re: "reboot and select proper boot device..." problem
Post by: crzyApple on December 08, 2010, 02:15:59 AM

make sure that the cables(ide) of your hard drive is still working properly and make sure that the other cable(power) that is connected to your hard drive is working