Article Number: 000189793
Wyse Thin Client Encounters Fatal Error No Bootable Filesystem Found or Encrypting System During Initial Use
Summary: This article covers what to do when either an Encrypting System or a Fatal Error no bootable filesystem found message is encountered.
Article Content
Symptoms
A Wyse thin client may encounter either an Encrypting System or a Fatal Error no bootable filesystem found message during the initial startup.
Affected Products:
Wyse 3040
Wyse 5470
Wyse 5070
Wyse 5470 All-in-One
When turning on a ThinOS client computer the first time, "Encrypting System" and a series of "Encrypting" prompts display when setting up the computer (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Encrypting System prompt
If the BIOS configuration is changed before setup, or if this encryption process is interrupted before completion, a "Fatal Error: no bootable filesystem found" prompt appears (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Fatal Error: no bootable filesystem found
Cause
"Fatal Error: no bootable filesystem found" errors occur when the encryption process is interrupted. The initial encryption process takes about five minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted without corrupting the file system.
Resolution
If a "Fatal Error: no bootable filesystem found" error occurs, use the Dell Wyse USB Imaging Tool to install a Merlin image (image push).
The "Encrypting System" prompt is seen again after installing the Merlin image. The ThinOS encryption should be completed before using the computer.
For how to use the Dell Wyse USB Imaging Tool to install a Merlin image, reference:
Article Properties
Affected Product
Wyse 3040 Thin Client, Wyse 5070 Thin Client, Wyse 5470 All-In-One, Wyse 5470
Last Published Date
11 Jul 2023
Version
5
Article Type
Solution