Windows 10: PC crashes then goes to BIOS with no Hard Drives found

I put together a new PC a few months ago, and for the last couple of months, my PC will randomly crash. It usually happens overnight or when the PC is not being used which leads me to believe this isn't a thermal related issue. I've only had it happen to me once or twice while actually using the PC listening to music, and it stuttered and I saw some message pop up about "something went wrong", but it reboots faster than I could read anything else. But once it reboots, it goes to the BIOS screen and doesn't have any Hard Drives to select to boot from. I have both an M2 SSD as well as a

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PC Crash Then No Hard Drive Detected

Thank you for your "azziztance" Maritza and DaveM121

I ran all of the diagnostics that you suggested and all checked out okay.

Since then the computer has crashed once again and what I notice is that not only does it not see a hard drive, but it does not see the dvd drive either.

I changed ports on the motherboard, interchanged cables to the drives, checked the voltage on the battery and it is 3.2 vdc. I also re-booted the BIOS just in case it had become corrupted.

By the way I also ran Western Digitals Lifeguard diagnostics and the hard drive passed. I also ran the crystalmarkdiskinfo tool and it also showed the hard drive to be good. Although each showed that there were 200 reallocated sectors. I don't know if this
is even relevant if there is no drives seen in the BIOS?

Your thoughts?

 

My pc will only turn onto the bios settings

If your PC is only turning on to the BIOS settings and you are unable to boot into Windows, it may be due to a hardware issue or a problem with the operating system. Here are some steps you can take to try and fix the issue:

1. Check the boot order in BIOS:
   

• Enter the BIOS settings by pressing the appropriate key (usually F2 or Del) during startup.
  
• Look for the "Boot" or "Boot Order" section and ensure that the hard drive or SSD that contains the operating system is set as the first boot device.
  
• Save any changes and exit the BIOS.
  

1. Check for loose connections:
   

• Turn off your PC and unplug it from the power source.
  
• Open up the PC case and check all connections between components (such as the hard drive or SSD and the motherboard) to ensure they are properly seated.
  
• Close the PC case, plug it back in, and turn it on to see if the issue is resolved.
  

1. Perform a startup repair:
   

• Use the Windows installation media (such as a USB drive or DVD) to boot into the advanced options screen.
  
• Select "Startup Repair" and follow the prompts to attempt to repair any issues with the Windows operating system.
  

1. Reinstall Windows:
   

• Use the Windows installation media to perform a fresh install of the operating system.
  
• Note that this will erase all data on the hard drive or SSD, so make sure to backup any important files beforehand.
  

If none of these steps solve the issue and you continue to see the "no bootable device detected" message, it may be due to a hardware failure such as a faulty hard drive or SSD. In that case, you may need to replace the failing component or seek professional assistance.