Dell Inspiron M5010 Support Question
Dell Inspiron M5010 Support Question
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Question posted by ljrichard on August 13th, 2012
Boot Device
laptop says "Reboot and select proper boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device and press any key". What doe this mean? What do I do?
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Answer #1: Posted by NiranjanvijaykumarAtDell on August 14th, 2012 4:07 AM
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Hello ljrichard,
I am from Dell Social Media and Community.
Your system is not able to find the bootable device commonly the hard drive.
Enter the System Setup (Bios) on the Computer:
Restart your computer.
At the first text on the screen or when the Dell™ logo appears, tap <F2> until the message Entering Setup appears.
Look for Boot device and make sure your hard drive is selected. Save the changes if any and restart the system.
If the issue persists, follow the link below to find the steps to run a basic hardware test. If you receive any error code, please associate it to the list given to confirm any hardware failure.
Let me know if you need any further assistance. I will be glad to help.
Dell-Niranjan
NiranjanAtDell
Dell Inc
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20
...E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory ...Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 138
...select options for a notebook computer.
138
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press...or
→ Help and Support. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR
• Depending on how...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 270
On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.
5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press .
6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; 3 Click Exit...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
...Service Manual for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 276
....
• If the optical drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter the system setup program and...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 277
... Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). ( V A L U E) - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - See "Drive Problems" on page 281). P R E S S F 5 T O R U N...boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 280
... KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - Windows Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is...L S U P P O R T W I N U E . -
EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Then select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.
280
Troubleshooting
OR
4...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 283
...start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.
3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press .
4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option ... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media.
4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to proceed.
6 Select Run the 32 Bit...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 309
...change , and then press .
5 Press and then press to highlight the Boot tab.
3 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, and then press .
4 Press the up - You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable devices using the Boot Order page of the bootable devices that are bootable.
To control the boot devices, select (highlight) a device by a number are...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 310
... Shut down your computer and try again.
4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements.
310
System Setup Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device
1 Connect the USB device to the selected device. When the DELL logo appears, press
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Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Press the Power Button
8
Setup Guide - Page 19
To restore the wireless display, reconnect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
17 NOTE: The wireless display may get disconnected when you pair your computer with a Bluetooth device. To enable wireless display:
1.
Select Connect to the wireless display after the Bluetooth device is paired. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... tray when pressed.
5
eSATA/USB combo connector - NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - Connects to a network or a broadband device if
you are using a wired network.
7 Security cable slot -
For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on your computer.
25 Connects your computer.
2 Optical drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
Setup Guide - Page 29
..., only the video signal is read.
27 NOTE: When used with audio programs.
3
Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.
2
Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for both 5.1 audio and video...
Setup Guide - Page 30
Connect to power the computer and charge
the battery.
2
USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer,
external drive, or MP3 player.
3
VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector.
28 Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Back View Features
12
3
1
AC adapter connector -
Setup Guide - Page 35
...cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on or off when pressed. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 36.
...on the power button light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on page 30.
2 Function key row - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the...
Setup Guide - Page 47
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Setup Guide - Page 58
..., the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists.
• If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on...
Setup Guide - Page 63
When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press .
4. Select the test you contact Dell.
9. Using Support Tools
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of the problem will appear on page 76). Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc.
61
Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics...
Setup Guide - Page 68
... your computer. Use the system recovery media in case of:
• Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup,...recovery process.
66 Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer.
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