Follow this procedure to troubleshoot the ERROR: Disk boot failure - insert system disk on a computer with a NTFS partition.
1. Remove all removable media (floppy disks, CDs, etc) and restart the computer.
2. Press and hold the power button for up to 10 seconds to shutdown the computer.
NOTE: If the system enters standby, press and hold the power button for up to 10 more seconds until the computer powers off, then restart the computer.
3. Reset the BIOS Setup defaults .
4. Remove nonbundled installed hardware .
5. The hard drive may not be connected properly. Ensure the ribbon cable from the hard drive [FIG.1] hard drive to the motherboard [FIG.2] is is firmly seated.
6. Perform a System Recovery of the computer.
7. If the issue is still unresolved after completing all of the troubleshooting steps, service will be required
1. Remove all removable media (floppy disks, CDs, etc) and restart the computer.
2. Press and hold the power button for up to 10 seconds to shutdown the computer.
NOTE: If the system enters standby, press and hold the power button for up to 10 more seconds until the computer powers off, then restart the computer.
3. Reset the BIOS Setup defaults .
4. Remove nonbundled installed hardware .
5. The hard drive may not be connected properly. Ensure the ribbon cable from the hard drive [FIG.1] hard drive to the motherboard [FIG.2] is is firmly seated.
6. Perform a System Recovery of the computer.
7. If the issue is still unresolved after completing all of the troubleshooting steps, service will be required
