[RESOLVED] Cooked Computer? (No Bootable Device)

Question

after a random crash mid-gaming session my pc rebooted, displayed a 2.2tb-infinity logo, then says "No bootable device, press any key to reset" and none of the keys I've been told have been able to open the BiOS.

I have a windows recovery thumbdrive plugged in, both of my hard drives are plugged in, and I've tried looking online but apparently no one has had this exact problem before so any advice would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Hello

I recently install windows 10 and something error occurs and it's say not operating device found and media is not deducted check ur cable and I reinstall the sata cable doesn't work on my pc what I can do please help me ?

Answer 2

Hello

I congratulate you for finding the cause of your computer problem,

If you encounter any problems during subsequent use, please feel free to ask questions at any time.

Best Regards

Patch - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 3

I appreciate your effort, but I found a burnt component in the motherboard, so it's probably that

Answer 4

Hello Wasabi Null

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

It sounds like your PC is having trouble finding a bootable device, which could be due to several reasons ranging from hardware failure, BIOS misconfiguration, to issues with your boot loader or operating system. Here are a few steps you can try to diagnose and possibly fix the issue:

1. Check BIOS Settings:
   1. Reboot your computer and try accessing the BIOS setup again. The key to enter BIOS varies by manufacturer; it's often Del, F2, F10, F12, or Esc. Sometimes, fast boot options in Windows can make it hard to access BIOS using these keys. You might want to try repeatedly pressing the key as soon as your computer starts up.
   2. Once in BIOS, check the boot order to ensure your hard drive is listed and set as the primary boot device. If you're using a newer motherboard with UEFI, make sure it's not exclusively set to UEFI mode if your drives are not GPT or if the OS doesn't support UEFI boot.
2. Hard Drive Connection: Ensure that the hard drives are properly connected. You could try reseating the SATA or power cables to make sure they have a good connection. If possible, test the hard drives on another computer or with different cables to rule out a cable issue.
3. Hard Drive Health: It's possible that one of your hard drives has failed or is failing. If you can access another computer, you might want to connect your drives to it and use disk utility software to check their health. Tools like CrystalDiskInfo for Windows can give you a health status and smart data.
4. Recovery Drive: Since you have a Windows recovery thumb drive plugged in, ensure it's recognized in the BIOS boot menu. You might need to select it manually as the boot device. Once it's booted, you can use the Windows Recovery Environment to troubleshoot further. Options like "Startup Repair" or using the "Command Prompt" to rebuild the BCD (Boot Configuration Data) can be helpful. The command for rebuilding BCD is bootrec /rebuildbcd.
5. 2.2TB Infinity Logo: This logo often appears in relation to BIOS or firmware features related to large hard drives (over 2.2TB). If your system has a hard drive larger than 2.2TB, make sure the BIOS is configured correctly to support it. This could involve enabling UEFI mode or a similar feature depending on your motherboard.
6. CMOS Reset: If nothing else works, consider resetting the CMOS. This will reset your BIOS settings to their default state and might resolve any misconfigurations. You can do this by removing the CMOS battery for a few minutes or using a jumper or button if your motherboard has one.

Disclaimer: Please back up important data in advance before performing any actions that may cause data loss.

If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards

Patch - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist