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220-802 · Question #234

A computer is showing the "No boot device found" message even though a technician has verified that the hard drive is set as Device 1 in the BIOS boot order. Which of the following causes is MOST…

The correct answer is D. Both PATA devices are incorrectly set to the master jumper setting. settings,-and-set-up-a-serial-ata,-eide,

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Question

A computer is showing the "No boot device found" message even though a technician has verified that the hard drive is set as Device 1 in the BIOS boot order. Which of the following causes is MOST likely at play?

Options

  • AA 40-pin cable was used instead of an 80-pin cable to connect the HDD.
  • BThe hard drive is disconnected.
  • CThe hard drive has corrupted sectors and needs a CHKDSK scan.
  • DBoth PATA devices are incorrectly set to the master jumper setting.

How the community answered

(51 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    6% (3)
  • C
    14% (7)
  • D
    78% (40)

Explanation

settings,-and-set-up-a-serial-ata,-eide,

Topics

#PATA jumpers#master conflict#boot failure#drive configuration

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