[ltp] "Missing operating system" when booting restore partition

[linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org]

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> On a Thinkpad G41 there were 2 partitions installed: hda1 NTFS and hda2
> vfat.  I resized the NTFS partition but now when I boot and press enter
> to get into the restore partion/system it says "Missing operating
> system"  The partition is there.  It shows up when booted into XP as E:
> I also rsynced the partion to a backup disk.  But for some reason now it
> can't be booted.  Any ideas why it says "Mission operating system"?
> 


The actual message that is displayed when the unit is powered on to
select the restore partition/system is:

"To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access ibm button or press the enter key"


I am confused about this.  Does the BIOS expect the restore partition to
be in a certain location?  How does it know which one it is?