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flvlad
January 2nd, 2014, 12:25 AM
I just made the latest update on Ubuntu 13.10. Everything went fine, but after restart I have no boot device. In BIOS I see the HDD, it is the only boot device, but still I get the message "Reboot and select proper boot device".
It happened before, also after an update, but the problem was solved by entering BIOS and exit with SAVE. Now it is not working.
I have a dual system, with Windows 7.
The loader is Ubuntu.
Please help. Thank you.

fantab
January 2nd, 2014, 05:57 AM
Boot Ubuntu 13.10 DVD/USB and 'Try Ubuntu without installing'.
Download and install 'Boot-Repair (https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair)'.
Run the 'Recommended Repair' and make note of the LINK it creates.
BR should be able to fix the boot for ya. If it doesn't, then post the LINK here.

flvlad
January 2nd, 2014, 04:20 PM
I was prepared to follow your advice, but just tried once again to boot. And it worked !! Without any changes since the last attempt.
I have simple knowledge about Ubuntu, but this is very strange.
Thank you for your support.

fantab
January 2nd, 2014, 05:24 PM
Glad you have a booting Ubuntu. Mark the thread as 'Solved' using Thread Tools.

technopeasant
January 5th, 2014, 10:40 AM
This technical article might help you try this. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair#A2nd_option_%3a_install_Boot-Repair_in_Ubuntu

Gary

technopeasant
January 5th, 2014, 10:43 AM
I just made the latest update on Ubuntu 13.10. Everything went fine, but after restart I have no boot device. In BIOS I see the HDD, it is the only boot device, but still I get the message "Reboot and select proper boot device".
It happened before, also after an update, but the problem was solved by entering BIOS and exit with SAVE. Now it is not working.
I have a dual system, with Windows 7.
The loader is Ubuntu.
Please help. Thank you.

I have been struggling with a similar problem. Try this technical article. https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Boot-Repair#A2nd_option_%3a_install_Boot-Repair_in_Ubuntu

Gary