New Laptop - "check media fail" and then "No bootable devices"

[HaveNotAClue]

Hi there, having a little problem with a relatives new laptop. She just bought a Toshiba Satellite C850-1KN running Windows 8.
The first day was fine; did setup and installed basic programs.
However the next day it ended up in a repair loop saying "Toshiba is searching for a solution..etc" and then restarting.
And now when we turn on the computer it comes up with a black screen saying "Check media" followed by "fail" after a few seconds. And then it says "No bootable devices"
I don't really know how to proceed. My thinking is that it can't recognise the HDD. I can get into the BIOS but that's about it.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks kindly

 

[rgd1101]

if it new, return it.

 

[Zooshooter]

You are correct. The BIOS can no longer recognize the hard drive as a bootable device. This could be for a number of reasons. Your best bet, if it is still under warranty, is going to be to bring it back to where you purchased it. They should be able to either fix it quickly, or replace the hard drive in the event that the hard drive has failed mechanically and can't be fixed through software.

 

[Anwar Hassen]

Toshiba c850-855 check media fail..no bootable device problem. to boot from CD and to format the hard disk first check bios setup new option "Secure boot" option disabled....

 

[Netsanet Getnet]

Hi there, having a little problem with a relatives new laptop. She just bought a Toshiba Satellite C850-1KN running Windows 8.
The first day was fine; did setup and installed basic programs.
However the next day it ended up in a repair loop saying "Toshiba is searching for a solution..etc" and then restarting.
And now when we turn on the computer it comes up with a black screen saying "Check media" followed by "fail" after a few seconds. And then it says "No bootable devices"
I don't really know how to proceed. My thinking is that it can't recognise the HDD. I can get into the BIOS but that's about it.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks kindly

Toshiba c850-855 check media fail..no bootable device problem. to boot from CD and to format the hard disk first check bios setup new option "Secure boot" option disabled....

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Go to BIOS, look for something that says "System Configuration ..." and change the boot mode, then restart your computer and it will work.

good luck,

 

[Turanphoenix]

If you're still having trouble I found a fix that works for me.

In bios go to, advanced/system configuration/boot mode
Change it to CSM Boot

 

[bluboy484]

If you're still having trouble I found a fix that works for me.

In bios go to, advanced/system configuration/boot mode
Change it to CSM Boot

thanks Turanphoenix, this worked for me

 

[h_saad]

Hi there, having a little problem with a relatives new laptop. She just bought a Toshiba Satellite C850-1KN running Windows 8.
The first day was fine; did setup and installed basic programs.
However the next day it ended up in a repair loop saying "Toshiba is searching for a solution..etc" and then restarting.
And now when we turn on the computer it comes up with a black screen saying "Check media" followed by "fail" after a few seconds. And then it says "No bootable devices"
I don't really know how to proceed. My thinking is that it can't recognise the HDD. I can get into the BIOS but that's about it.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks kindly

Toshiba c850-855 check media fail..no bootable device problem. to boot from CD and to format the hard disk first check bios setup new option "Secure boot" option disabled....

===============
Go to BIOS, look for something that says "System Configuration ..." and change the boot mode, then restart your computer and it will work.

good luck,

Thanks, this worked for me and no i am able to install my windows.
Good job.

 

[bonee8]

If you're still having trouble I found a fix that works for me.

In bios go to, advanced/system configuration/boot mode
Change it to CSM Boot

reply to that
in boot mode is not active at all I cant change the values

 

[beni91]

If you're still having trouble I found a fix that works for me.

In bios go to, advanced/system configuration/boot mode
Change it to CSM Boot

Have the same problem, but it doesn't allow me to select "BOOT MODE", it just skips that option

 

[tdkilla]

to go into the BIOS use F2, also i have the same problem, I replaced the hard drive and the problem is still happening

 

[Carterk76]

Please forgive my ignorance but what is bios, I have the same issue with my sisters laptop and I am trying to see if I can fix it. I have no idea how to get to bios. Your help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!!

Kim

 

[littlemayo]

Please forgive my ignorance but what is bios, I have the same issue with my sisters laptop and I am trying to see if I can fix it. I have no idea how to get to bios. Your help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!!

Kim

Bios a preliminary system that initializes before your OS, loads and checks basic hardware configuration, such as keyboard, memory, date/time , hard drives..etc.
anyways, your sololution would be this one:
restart the computer, press F2 to access the Bios...disable "Secure Boot" then follow this instructions:

Go to BIOS, look for something that says "System Configuration ..." and change the boot mode, then restart your computer and it will work.

 

[Carterk76]

I am now being asked what the hdd/sdd password is???

Bios a preliminary system that initializes before your OS, loads and checks basic hardware configuration, such as keyboard, memory, date/time , hard drives..etc.
anyways, your sololution would be this one:
restart the computer, press F2 to access the Bios...disable "Secure Boot" then follow this instructions:

Go to BIOS, look for something that says "System Configuration ..." and change the boot mode, then restart your computer and it will work.




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[Abstract1337]

First....

Load bios by pressing F12 find "Secure boot" option and disable it....

Second

G to advanced/system configuration/boot mode
Change it to CSM Boot..

and your cds should boot

 

[Jessi Miller]

I did that now i'm getting Check cable connection! PXE-MOF: Exiting Intel PXE ROM. No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key

 

[Mandy79]

The exact same thing happened to me after following these steps too.

I did that now i'm getting Check cable connection! PXE-MOF: Exiting Intel PXE ROM. No bootable device -- insert boot disk and press any key

 

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[babsnkaks]

Hi there, having a little problem with a relatives new laptop. She just bought a Toshiba Satellite C850-1KN running Windows 8.
The first day was fine; did setup and installed basic programs.
However the next day it ended up in a repair loop saying "Toshiba is searching for a solution..etc" and then restarting.
And now when we turn on the computer it comes up with a black screen saying "Check media" followed by "fail" after a few seconds. And then it says "No bootable devices"
I don't really know how to proceed. My thinking is that it can't recognise the HDD. I can get into the BIOS but that's about it.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks kindly

Toshiba c850-855 check media fail..no bootable device problem. to boot from CD and to format the hard disk first check bios setup new option "Secure boot" option disabled....

===============
Go to BIOS, look for something that says "System Configuration ..." and change the boot mode, then restart your computer and it will work.

good luck,

the "boot mode" is idle. pls how can I make accessible?

 

[eichenjoe]

Changing the boot mode to CSM works!!!!!

 

[Samuel Mbindyo]

Changing the boot mode to CSM works!!!!!

On Boot....press F2 to access BIOS and disable secure boot then on advanced>system configuration enable CMS boot!!

You can now boot from CDs and USB as well as HDD!!!

 

[Alex Ferreira]

If that is a new laptop with warranty just go to store and make them solve it! It may have a faulty hard disk!

If not:
As said in Samuel Mbindyo's comment. When you disable "secure boot" the option to change boot type will be available, change from UEFI to CMS mode. Then press F10 to exit saving changes.

If this don´t solve the problem and hard disk is still not available there must be a problem. It can be corrupted windows startup, damaged hard disk or connetion between disk and motherboard.

 

[Nike Volt]

It doesnt help... It makes it worse.My PC is a Toshiba Satellite C855D-S5201. I think I might be missing some files...Im using my friends PC.

 

[desertking]

If you're still having trouble I found a fix that works for me.

In bios go to, advanced/system configuration/boot mode
Change it to CSM Boot

hello i have same problem but in advanced boot mode is UEFI boot and i can't arrive to change this it's in grey colour i don't understand.

 

[Alex Ferreira]

desertking: First you must disable "secure boot" (it's in another page, search for it), only then the boot mode is available to change from UEFI to CMS.