BOOT DEVICE NOT FOUND

[duncan501]

I am requesting you to install an operating system on my hard disk. 

Hard disk-(3Fo)

F2 system diagnostics

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @duncan501,,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding Hard Disk 3F0 Boot Device Not Found Error!

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

Try these steps:

Restore BIOS Default Settings

1. Turn off the computer and wait five seconds.
2. Press the power button to start the computer and repeatedly press the f10 key to enter the BIOS setup menu.
3. On the BIOS Setup screen, press f9 to select and load the BIOS Setup Default settings.
4. Press f10 to Save and Exit.
5. Use the arrow keys to select "Yes", and then press Enter when asked "Exit Saving Changes?"
6. Follow the prompts to restart your computer.

Update the BIOS

Updating the BIOS is another important step in resolving the 3F0 error:

• HP Business Desktop PCs - Updating the BIOS
• HP Business Notebook PCs - Updating the BIOS
• HP Consumer Desktop PCs - Updating the BIOS
• HP Consumer Notebook PCs - Updating the BIOS

Perform Hard Drive Tests using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI

If Windows won't start:

1. Hold the power button for at least five seconds to turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and immediately press esc repeatedly until the menu is displayed, then press the f2 key.
3. On the main menu, click "Symptom Tests".
4. Select "Hard disk/SSD drive issue", and press Enter.
5. If the computer has more than one hard drive, select the drive to test, or choose "Test All Hard Drives".

If the hard drive passes the Quick Test but issues persist, run the Extensive Test using options like SMART Check, Short DST, Optimized DST, and Long DST. Follow on-screen instructions for troubleshooting if tests fail.

I hope this helps.

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