What to do if my Dell Desktop says 'No boot device available'?
- Oolivia28Aug 20, 2025
If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device.
What to do if my Dell Desktop says 'No boot device available'?
If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed, properly seated, and partitioned as a boot device.
What does it mean when my Dell Desktop displays 'Operating System not found'?
This means you need to reinstall the operating system.
What should I do if my Dell D24M shows 'Decreasing Available Memory'?
One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules or, if necessary, replace them.
What to do if my Dell D24M Desktop displays 'Time-of-Day Clock Lost Power'?
Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery.
How to fix 'Keyboard Controller Failure' on a Dell D24M?
For external keyboards, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. Run the Keyboard Controller test in Dell Diagnostics.
What does 'General Failure' mean on my Dell D24M?
The message is usually followed by specific information. For example, Printer out of paper. Take the appropriate action.
What to do if my Dell Desktop says 'Not Enough Memory or Resources'?
Close all windows and open the program that you want to use.
How to resolve 'Gate A20 Failure' on my Dell D24M Desktop?
Reinstall the memory module or, if necessary, replace it.
What to do if my Dell Desktop displays 'Invalid Configuration Information'?
Correct the appropriate options in the system setup program.
How to troubleshoot 'Auxiliary Device Failure' on Dell D24M Desktop?
The touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the System Setup program.
Steps to prepare before opening the computer.
Guidelines for protecting the computer and ensuring personal safety.
Steps to remove the right-side cover from the computer.
Steps to reattach the right-side cover to the computer.
Steps to perform before removing the top cover.
Steps to remove the top cover from the computer.
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Steps to perform before removing the primary hard drive.
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Steps to reattach the primary hard drive using tabs.
Steps to perform after replacing the primary hard drive.
Steps to perform before removing the primary hard drive.
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Steps to perform after replacing the primary hard drive.
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Steps to perform after replacing the power-supply unit.
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General information about the BIOS setup program.
Steps to access the BIOS setup utility.
Overview of configurable options within the BIOS setup.
Steps to perform before clearing forgotten passwords.
Steps to clear forgotten passwords using system jumpers.
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Steps to clear CMOS settings using system jumpers.
Information and support resources available from Dell.
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