Dimension E310-NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE!

I tried to install a new 320 GB HDD, internal, in my Dimension E310 desktop environment, but I get an error message that reads, "floppy seek failure" on the 1st line, & below it reads "No Boot Device available, strike F1 key to reboot, F2 for Setup utility".

Ive done hard drive tests that pass.  According to a Dell support link, so it could b a software problem.  I have to buy another software?

The model starts just fine if I reinstall the old hard drive.

I bought this model in ' 05, 6 to 8 months later would not start then a supporter of Dell Tech ran me through a reprogramming of the model.  Since the Ive started then every time the comp Ive had to press F1 for her to run, & Ive not had any problems since.

How can I use my computer to work normally with the new hard drive?


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