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Help Computer reboot

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Nov 15th, 2007
I have a PC that randomly will not boot into Windows XP. The screen displays the message:
reboot and select proper boot device.
Installed boot devices are: SATA hard drive, and IDE dvd drive. The SATA is the chosen first boot device. Any feedback appreciated.
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Re: Computer reboot

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I can only imagine that there is a glitch with the SATA set-up. I suggest you check it out both physically and from a BIOS perspective.
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Re: Computer reboot

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check if there's any loss connection on your SATA hard drive and i agree with suspishio check the BIOS settings if your drives are properly detected, much better load the BIOS to its default.
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