Question

A user states that when they power on their computer, they receive a "Non-bootable drive" error. The user works with external storage devices to transport data to their computer. The user stated that the computer worked fine the day before. Which of the following should be checked FIRST to resolve this issue?

A. Jumper settings
B. Device boot order
C. PXE boot settings
D. Hard drive cable

Answer 1

B. Device boot order

Step-by-step explanation:

The Device boot order makes a list of all the possible devices a system should check to in the operating system's boot files, as well as the proper sequence they should be in. Removable devices, hard drives, and flash drives are some devices that can be listed in the device boot order.

For the user whose computer displays a 'non-bootable drive' error, the device boot order would check all the devices listed to attempt booting from any of them. These devices might be in the order of removable discs, CD-ROM, hard drive. If all the options do not work, the computer would then do a Network boot. The order in which the devices are listed can be altered by the user.