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Table 2-4Solving Hard Drive Problems (continued)

Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The system is trying to start from a diskette that is not bootable.

Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.

 

 

The system is trying to start from the hard drive but the hard

1. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and

drive may have been damaged.

 

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.

 

 

System files missing or not properly installed.

1. Insert a bootable diskette into 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.

 

3.

Install system files for the appropriate operating system.

 

 

Hard drive boot has been disabled in Computer Setup.

Run the Computer Setup utility and enable the hard drive entry

 

in the Storage > Boot Order list.

 

 

Bootable hard drive is not attached as first in a multi-hard drive

If attempting to boot from a hard drive, ensure it is attached to

configuration.

the system board connector labeled P60 SATA 0.

 

 

Bootable hard drive's controller is not listed first in the Boot

Run the Computer Setup utility and select Storage > Boot

Order.

Order and ensure the bootable hard drive's controller is listed

 

immediately under the Hard Drive entry.

 

 

 

Computer will not boot from hard drive.

 

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden in

Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available

Computer Setup.

is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device

 

Security.

 

 

Boot order is not correct.

Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in

 

Storage > Boot Order.

 

 

Hard Drive's “Emulation Type” is set to “None.”

Run the Computer Setup utility and change the “Emulation

 

Type” to “Hard Disk” in the device's details under Storage >

 

Device Configuration.

 

 

Hard drive is damaged.

Observe if the front panel Power LED is blinking RED and if

 

any beeps are heard. See Appendix A, POST Error Messages

 

on page 50 to determine possible causes for the blinking red

 

and beep codes.

 

See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and conditions.

 

 

 

Computer seems to be locked up.

 

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Program in use has stopped responding to commands.

Attempt the normal Windows “Shut Down” procedure. If this fails, press the power button for four or more seconds to turn

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Solving Software Problems Contacting Customer Support Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupHP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Protecting the Software Protecting the SoftwareClick the Download button HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Safety and ComfortHelpful Hints Helpful Hints Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Solving General Problems1Solving General Problems Cannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause SolutionCause Solution You do not want to launch automaticallyEnww Power supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Power Problems2Solving Power Problems Solving Power Problems Diskette drive light stays on Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Drive not found Cause SolutionProblem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause Solution Solving Diskette ProblemsCannot format diskette Cause Solution Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause SolutionBoot Cannot Boot to Diskette Cause SolutionStorage Boot Order Security Password Options4Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems Computer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message Cause SolutionStorage Boot Order list Device ConfigurationAgain Can not write to the media card Cause Solution Solving Media Card Reader Problems5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader Problems Blank screen no video Cause Solution Solving Display Problems6Solving Display Problems Personalization, select Adjust screen resolutionSolving Display Problems Dim characters Cause SolutionSelect ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Image is not centered Cause SolutionOut of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Certain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Sound cuts in and out Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems7Solving Audio Problems Advanced Device Options Internal Speaker Solving Audio ProblemsLine-in jack is not functioning properly Cause Solution Solving Printer Problems 8Solving Printer Problems9Solving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 10Solving Mouse ProblemsEnww 11Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Computer will not start Cause SolutionOption card Goes awayOnce bad card is identified, remove and replace bad 12Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsSolving Network Problems Wake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause SolutionNetwork status link light never flashes Cause Solution Diagnostics reports a failure Cause SolutionNew network card will not boot Cause Solution Out of memory error Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems13Solving Memory Problems Memory count during Post is wrong Cause SolutionSolving Memory Problems Insufficient memory error during operation Cause SolutionSome fans only operate when needed Solving Processor Problems14Solving Processor Problems Make sure the processor heatsink is installed properly15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Mode in Security Password OptionsMovie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution Cannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause SolutionEnww USB flash drive not found identified Cause Solution Solving USB Flash Drive Problems16Solving USB Flash Drive Problems System will not boot from USB flash drive Cause Solution17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component ProblemsSolving Front Panel Component Problems Unable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Solving Internet Access Problems18Solving Internet Access Problems Double-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Solving Internet Access ProblemsClick on System and Maintenance ModemSolving Software Problems 19Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Post Error Messages Table A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended actionContact an authorized dealer or reseller for Verify monitor is attached and turned Under Storage DPS Self-test SataEmulation back to RAID and select File Emulation to IDE, and select File SaveSelect Security Drivelock Security Save Changes and ExitKeyboard failure while Network Server Mode Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended ActionReplace one device at a time and repeat Red Power LED flashes eight Invalid ROM based on bad Enww Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five seconds Figure B-1 Cmos buttonDrive Protection System DPS Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage DPS Self-TestIndex Index
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dc7900 specifications

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