boot device not found. Please install an operating system on your hard disk

[bevlev]

I was rebooting my computer in the morning as usual.  An error sign popped up in a blue box.

Boot Device Not Found

Please install an operating system on your dard disk

Hard Disk - (3F0)

F2- System Diagnostics

For more information, please visit:

http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/startup

[zoey7886]

@bevlev, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding boot device not found error! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

The "Boot Device Not Found" error with Hard Disk (3F0) typically indicates that your computer cannot find the operating system on your hard disk. Here's a step-by-step guide to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

1. Test the Hard Drive:

• Use the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to check the health of your hard drive.
• Follow these steps:
  • Shut down your computer completely.
  • Turn it on and immediately start pressing the Esc key repeatedly until the Startup Menu appears.
  • Press the F2 key to start the diagnostics.
  • Choose Language if needed.
  • Select Component Tests from the menu, and then select Hard Drive. Run the test.

2. Reset the BIOS to Default Settings:

• Sometimes, resetting the BIOS to its default settings can resolve boot issues.
• Follow these steps:
  • Shut down your computer completely.
  • Turn it on and immediately start pressing the Esc key repeatedly until the Startup Menu appears.
  • Press the F10 key to enter BIOS Setup.
  • Use the arrow keys to navigate to the File tab, and then select Load Setup Defaults.
  • Save and exit BIOS.

3. Reinstall the Operating System:

• If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to reinstall the operating system.
• Use HP Cloud Recovery or the Microsoft Media Creation Tool if you have a recovery image or installation media:
  • Follow the instructions provided by the tool to reinstall your operating system.  

For more information, please refer to this document: HP PCs - Hard disk 3F0 boot device not found error | HP® Support

Hope this helps! 

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