clone fitpc2i to fitpc2i diskless fails

[seanholmes]

Hi, we have a number of existing fitpc2i and have drive images for them. We just bought 4 new fitpc2i diskless and when restoring the images none will boot, giving an "error loading operating system" error on boot. They are running windows xp.

I even removed one of the drives from the original fitpc2i and put it in the new diskless one and it gives the same error.

I've tried Acronis to image, restore/backup and even clone and get the same result.

thanks

[irads]

Please post serial numbers of old and new fit-pc2i

[seanholmes]

old : 110414-376
new: 1120611-00290

[irads]

Sorry for the delay.
There has been no revision change in fit-PC2i.
Since it happens on several units I think HW problem is highly unlikely.
Check boot order in BIOS settings. Maybe fit-PC2i tries booting from another connected storage device.

[seanholmes]

same result. it sees the disk, it just won't load the OS. its perplexing to say the least.

[irads]

I don't know why a detected hard disk with properly installed OS would not boot.
What happens if you try a fresh install onto the hard disk from USB on a new fit-pc2i?