Peripherals South OnChip, IDE Device OnChip IDE

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Solving Hard Drive Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Solution

Nonsystem disk/NTLDR	System is trying to start
missing message.	from a non bootable
	diskette.

Remove the diskette from the diskette drive

System is trying to start from a damaged hard drive.

1.Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer.

2.Check the hard drive format using fdisk:

If NTFS formatting, use a third party reader to evaluate the drive.

If FAT32 formatting, the hard drive cannot be accessed. Replace the MBR image.

System files missing or	1. Insert a bootable diskette into
not properly installed.	the diskette drive and restart the
	computer.
	2. Check the hard drive format
	using Fdisk:
	If NFTFS formatting, use a third
	party reader to evaluate the
	drive.
	If FAT32 formatting, the hard
	drive cannot be accessed.
	Replace the MBR image.

Hard drive boot	Enter Computer Setup and enable
disabled in Computer	the hard drive in Integrated
Setup.	Peripherals > South OnChip
	IDE Device > OnChip IDE
	Channel 0 or 1.
	- or -
	Enter Computer Setup and enable
	the hard drive in Integrated
	Peripherals > South OnChip
	PCI Device > Onboard Chip
	SATA.

Bootable hard drive is	If attempting to boot from a SATA

not attached as first in a hard drive, ensure it is attached to

multi-hard drive	SATA 0.
configuration.

Service Reference Guide, dx5150

361685-001

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dx5150 specifications

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