44Using Support ToolsSystem MessagesIf your computer has an issue or an error, it maydisplay a System Message that will help you identifythe cause and action needed to resolve the issue.NOTE: If the message you received is notlisted in the following examples, see thedocumentation for either the operatingsystem or the program that was runningwhen the message appeared. Alternativelyyou could see the Dell Technology Guideon your hard drive or on the Dell Supportwebsite at support.dell.com/manuals orcontact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” onpage 61 for assistance).No boot device available — No bootablepartition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drivecable is loose, or no bootable device exists.If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure•that the cables are connected and that thedrive is installed properly and partitioned asa boot device.Enter system setup and ensure that the•boot sequence information is correct (seethe Dell Technology Guide on your harddrive or on the Dell Support website atsupport.dell.com/manuals).No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the systemboard might be malfunctioning or motherboardfailure (see “Contacting Dell” on page 61for assistance).