That error is reasonably generic... you'll come across the same thing, if, with boot priority, its trying to read a floppy or cd first.
Also, if it can't pick up the drive (see if it finds it on the post screen) it will throw up that error as well. Even unplugging and plugging it back in (power and sata/ide cable) can sort the issue.
Alternatively, my old mobo used to do that, a reset and/or power off and on could sort it... If none of that works, consider plugging the drive into a caddy, or another computer, see if you can access it that way.
Plenty of software capable of imaging the drive, copying to another disc, and trying that...
edit: Slyer, we went through a bunch of seagates failing earlier this year. About 5-6 in 5 weeks. Different capacities, models etc.
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