Please select boot device

When I turn my PC on, a blue screen comes up and asks me to"please select boot device". It reads" ST1000528aAS, HP CDDVDW TS-H653T, and Realtek PXE B03 D00. I'm not really sue what to do and I don't want to do anything to mess up my PC. Can anyone tell why this is doing this and to fix it? Thanks for the help.

Hello @Mrdilla2,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More.
I have read your post on how your desktop computer is displaying a blue screen when you power it on, and I would be happy to assist you in this matter!
To prevent your system from booting to a blue screen in the future, I recommend following the steps in this document on Computer Locks Up or Freezes (Windows 7).
If the issue persists, please call our technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
I hope this helps!
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