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Solving Hard Drive Problems

Table 2-4Solving Hard Drive Problems

Hard drive error occurs.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Hard disk has bad sectors or has failed.

1.In Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Select File > Properties > Tools. Under Error-checking, click Check Now.

2.Use a utility to locate and block usage of bad sectors. If necessary, reformat the hard disk.

Disk transaction problem.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Either the directory structure is bad or there is a problem with a file.

In Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Select File > Properties > Tools. Under Error- checking, click Check Now.

Drive not found (identified).

Cause

Solution

 

 

Cable could be loose.

Check cable connections.

 

 

The system may not have automatically recognized a newly

See reconfiguration directions in the Solving Hardware

installed device.

Installation Problems section. If the system still does not

 

recognize the new device, check to see if the device is listed

 

within Computer Setup. If it is listed, the probable cause is a

 

driver problem. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a

 

hardware problem.

 

If this is a newly installed drive, run the Computer Setup utility

 

and try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On

 

Options.

 

 

The device is attached to a SATA port that has been disabled

Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure the device's SATA

in Computer Setup.

port is enabled in Storage > Storage Options.

 

 

Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up.

Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in

 

Advanced > Power-On Options.

 

 

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.

 

 

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide dc5750 Models Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix B Password Security and Resetting Cmos Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupHP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Status Tab Log Tab Protecting the Software Select a language and click DownloadProtecting the Software Restoring the Software Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Safety and ComfortHelpful Hints Helpful Hints Solving General Problems 1Solving General ProblemsComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Solving General Problems There is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause SolutionPoor performance is experienced Cause Solution Cause Solution Enww Solving Power Problems 2Solving Power ProblemsPower supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Cannot format diskette Cause Solution Problem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause SolutionDiskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause SolutionOverrides the Boot Order enable command Security Password OptionsSolving Hard Drive Problems 4Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSolving Hard Drive Problems Storage Boot Order listComputer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Device ConfigurationSolving Media Card Reader Problems 5Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsCan not write to the media card Cause Solution Computer’s software is used to safely eject the cardSolving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Display Problems 6Solving Display ProblemsBlank screen no video Cause Solution Solving Display Problems Dim characters Cause SolutionInstall the video drivers included in the upgrade kit Image is not centered Cause SolutionAdjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image Out of Range displays on screen Cause SolutionCertain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems 7Solving Audio ProblemsSound cuts in and out Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems On the Properties tab, make sure Enable digital CDProperties Audio for this CD-ROM device is checkedSolving Printer Problems 8Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems9Solving Keyboard Problems 10Solving Mouse ProblemsOption and then press the Enter key After the shutdown is complete, plug the mouseRestart Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems11 Solving Hardware Installation Problems Computer will not start Cause Solution11Solving Hardware Installation Problems Goes awayOnce bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Option cardSolving Network Problems Solving Network Problems12Solving Network Problems Wake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause SolutionDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution Network status link light never flashesNew network card will not boot Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems 13Solving Memory ProblemsOut of memory error Cause Solution Memory count during Post is wrong Cause SolutionSolving Memory Problems Solving Processor Problems 14Solving Processor ProblemsSome fans only operate when needed Make sure the processor heatsink is installed properlySolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems15Solving 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 Solving Drive Key Problems 16Solving Drive Key ProblemsUSB Drive Key not found identified Cause Solution System will not boot from USB Drive Key Cause SolutionSolving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component Problems17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Internet Access Problems 18Solving Internet Access ProblemsUnable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Solving Internet Access Problems Double-clickPorts COM & LPTSolving Software Problems 19Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Contacting Customer SupportEnww Post Error Messages Appendix a Post Error Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesTable A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended actionPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Advanced Onboard Devices Control panel message Description Replace diskette driveUnder Storage DPS Self-test Problem Problem goes away Network Server Mode Active and No Emulation back to RAID and select FileSave Changes and Exit Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Is not spinning, make sure the fans cable isActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Check that both power supply cables are Problem persists, replace the system boardProperly connected to the system board Check to see if the 5Vaux light onCmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using Computer Setup to Reset CmosFigure B-1 Cmos switch Drive Protection System DPS Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage DPS Self-TestIndex IndexEnww
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