Computer: 380ED IBM Thinkpad Subject: Risk of losing data by re-booting CD-ROM recovery disk Complaint: {error code 00301} Computer reboot phase incorrect. C drive dis-engaged ? Aim; I want to restore the computer as it was, working fine, but to correct the CD-ROM drive drive that doesn't work presently WITHOUT risk of having the data files deleted, as is warned as a stage to correct the CD-ROM drive. Would be satisfied if: The computer was 1 corrected and able to run the CD-ROM function but without the data being deleted; or 2 the computer will be restored without the CD-ROM functioning; or 3 the computer will be corrected and the CD-ROM function will be corrected even after having the data deleted. * Question: Deleted data is only document files, or is it also all programs? microsoft, downloaded programs, etc? Background: This computer is old but still works like a champ! I continue to make use of it. Was working fine except the CD-ROM drive wasn't working. I used a recovery diskette floppy to attempt to correct the problem. It threw my computer out of wack and it will not re-start properly. Previous Advice: I was advised that it could be an out of sequence order of the booting series. Also, that I need to access the DOS page. Attempts to correct: 1 While starting up rebooting without pressing entry keys, the screen says Non-system disk or disk error. Replace and press any key. No response by pressing any key. also, no replacement {disk?} was made. 2 When re-booting and pressing CTR-ALT-F11, the BIO description appears with instructions to reset log recovery, boot recovery diskette by pressing F5 @ Microsoft logo and type: RESETC at DOS command. I have rebooted the computer with the diskette engaged, pressed F5 simultaneously, and non-system disk... appears. * Question: What exactly must I do here? * Question: How can I enter DOS, reset and correct my computer without deleting data? is this possible? 3 When rebooting and pressing CTR-ALT-F5, error code 00301 appears but goes to Easy Set-up Page. All diagnostic checks ok. When reseting the series order, there are 6 options to order but within only 4 boxed sequences. As options, I have: FDD1, HDD, CD-ROM, FDD2, Network, PCMCIA floppy. When running the diagnostic test, FDD2 has no function. There is a small 'suggestion box' on the screen that suggests FDD1HDD?. With different tries at resetting the series, PCMCIA will take placed in any order EXCEPT followed by HDD. So I ordered the series following the suggestion post FDD1HDD? as FDD1, HDD, CD-ROM and leaving the 4th box blank, because in this box I want to add the PCMCIA, YES, I do want the PCMCIA function to continue to work!. * Question: How can I order the series to include the PCMCIA and have a correct series? I exit and restart. window appears with post non-system...etc. 4 I reboot with CD-ROM recovery diskette engaged. I follow prompts and enter disk recovery mode. CD-ROM drive is reformatted. Warning: Recovery of CD-ROM will delete all files. Duration will take about 2 hours. * Question: Is it possible for a recovery to be made without deleting data?
SOURCE: start up problem
It sounds like your Hard Drive may have went bad, My dell C640 did the exact same thing, I was able to get it to work a couple of times by taking it out and shaking it a little its kinda hit and miss if you can get it to work that way, But if you can save all your files to a storage device right away so you don't loose it all, and thats if you can even get it to fire up for you. I am almost positive thats the problem. You can get a new one from the manufacture or off ebay. Hope that solves you problem, The reason it won't boot off the install disk is the hard drive is not working anymore, Alright take care If you need help finding or how to write me back
SOURCE: non-system or disk error is displaying on screen
Set your first boot device to run first in cdrom in your bios settings. To be able to see the cdrom.
SOURCE: How can I correct non system error?
The most common setup on BIOS boot order is the removable media first. IF there is a drive problem then that computer changes to the next item in the boot order. What you are describing is a failure to detect any of the boot devices. Check the CMOS battery to make sure it is ok. The easiest way to do this is by looking at the clock time and date on the BIOS screen. If it is wrong then the battery has died and the computer can not remember the devices. IF you had disk problem to start then the hard drive might have failed.
Testimonial: "Thanx for this, Brad! I will give it a try. Does this mean that if the hard drive failed that it needs re-booting or that I lost it altogether? aLSO, i'M NOT SURE HOW TO ENTER INTO THE BIOS MODE. Don't mean to be a pain, but I'm pretty unsavvy. Thanx so much!"
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