My monitor keeps saying Reboot and select propor boot device

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

I just recently built a new computer. The specs are:
• Intel core i5 4670k
• Noctua NH-U12s (cooler0
• Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP (motherboard)
• Kingston Hyper X Blue 2x4 gigabytes (RAM)
• Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X (Video Card)

I’ve taken it apart and rebuilt it a couple times to make sure everything is plugged in correctly. I took out one of my RAM sticks and my video card. before i took them out it kept saying no signal. If any one has a way to make it stop saying please reboot and select proper boot device please leave an answer. Also the first time i removed the video card and one of the RAM i got into the BIOS but when i restarted it gave me please reboot and select proper boot device. Thank you.

mjmacka · May 4, 2014

Select a proper boot device means that you need to install Windows or point the computer to a boot device (hard disk) with Windows already installed.

swifty_morgan · May 4, 2014

try checking the data cable and power cable to the HD.......... physically make sure they are attached properly.

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

mjmacka :

Can i install windows even if I'm not in the BIOS?

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

swifty_morgan :

The cables are connected to the hard drive

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

mjmacka :

I put in the windows disk and it did the exact same thing

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

mjmacka :

How do i point it towards a boot device??

ddddd12231 · May 4, 2014

Firstly you must put the Windows disk in your disk drive and enter the BIOS settings on startup. Then make sure that DVD drive is the first in your boot order and then save and restart. It should then go to the Windows DVD instead of the hard drive and failing showing "Select Proper Boot Device".

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

ddddd12231 :

I can't change anything because the only thing that shows up on my screen is please reboot and select proper boot device, i can't get into the BIOS.

ddddd12231 · May 4, 2014

You will need to press the BIOS entry button as soon as it is on and keep pressing it to ensure your computer recognises it. A handy list of BIOS Entry keys: http://www.cpucare.net/Hardware/BIOS/Access_BIOS.htm

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

ddddd12231 :

Are those different monitors? my brand isn't on there

ddddd12231 · May 4, 2014

My friend a monitor just displays things, the brand of your computer is the brand it says on the front of the actual computer tower.

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

ddddd12231 :

My computer doesn't have a brand, I'm building it myself.

ddddd12231 · May 4, 2014

Okay, for Gigabyte motherboards, the key is Delete (DEL). Tap this continously just after booting to enter the BIOS.

swifty_morgan · May 4, 2014

if the cables are connected to the HD ( firmly ) try different sata port on the mb.

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

ddddd12231 :

When i press DEL it just copies the message.

ddddd12231 · May 4, 2014

He can't get into the BIOS, the HDD is most likely connected properly.

ddddd12231 · May 4, 2014

Did you press DEL as soon as you turned on your computer?

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

ddddd12231 :

yes, when i press it, it just copies the message.

ddddd12231 · May 4, 2014

Then there is a problem with the CMOS. You'll need to reset it: http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-Your-BIOS

You'll need methods 2 and 3 since 1 won't work.

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

ddddd12231 :

Wow, it worked! i started pressing it just as it turned on. Thank you. should i now reinstall my GPU and second stick of RAM?

ddddd12231 · May 4, 2014

fruitsaled :

Yes, your GPU and RAM should not have any thing to do with BIOS/HDD. Make sure the Optical Drive is set to 1st on the boot order in the BIOS and then put the CD in restart and install Windows.

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

ddddd12231 :

OK, so I can get to the bios with my 2 sticks of RAM, but if I try to put in my GPU it wont start. I'm using the Sapphire Radeon R9 280X. PC part picker said my parts were compatible. If you have any idea why my GPU is messing up my boot.

mjmacka · May 4, 2014

Make sure that your GPU is properly seated. What type of error message or noise is your computer making?

Also, make sure your monitor is connected to the GPU not the onboard graphics on the computer.

fruitsaled · May 4, 2014

mjmacka :

Well, when i put in the graphics card nothing shows up on the monitor. It makes no noise. How would i connect the monitor to my GPU?

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