Computer has problem with Boot Drives


  1. Adamjc53
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Proffesional 64 Bit
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    Computer has problem with Boot Drives


    Just recently put this computer together, and installed Windows 7 on my SSD. However, it seems to only want to boot about 1/5th of the time. I have to hit the reset button at least 4-5 times before the computer will boot itself. Every other time I get the same Error message.

    Reboot and select proper Boot device or insert Boot media in selected Boot device and press a key

    OR

    Windows failed to start properly. Please insert the installation disk (I installed from a USB), select language, and click on 'Repair my Computer.'

    It seems that when I unplug and plug back in the SATA cables, the computer will boot.

    Also, when I go into BIOS to set the boot order, when I click on System settings, it freezes and I can no longer interact with the computer.

    Then, for what seems like a fraction of the time, my computer boots normally and I can use it like I want too.

    System Specs

    CPU: Intel i5-4690 3.5 GHz Quad Core Processor
    Motherboard: MSI H97 Guard Pro ATX LGA1150
    Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB DDR3-1600
    GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card
    Monitor: 42" Haier HD TV
    Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
    Storage: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
    PSU: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Pro
    Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
    Last edited by Adamjc53; 20 Nov 2014 at 03:13. Reason: Updating info
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  3. Berton
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
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    When Windows is running I'd go to Win7's Backup and Restore and create the Repair Disc then boot to it. If that doesn't work I can create the disc on another Win7 computer but have to be careful to use the same type computer, either 32-bit or 64-bit.
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