HP 600B manual Solving Hard Drive Problems, Hard drive error occurs Cause Solution

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Solving Hard Drive Problems

Hard drive error occurs.

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Hard disk has bad sectors or has failed.

1.

In Microsoft Windows 7, right-click Start, click Explore,

 

 

and right-click on a drive. Select Properties then select

 

 

the Tools tab. Under Errorchecking 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 Microsoft Windows 7, right-click Start, click Explore, and right-click on a drive. Select Properties then select the Tools tab. Under Errorchecking 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 Solving Hardware

installed device.

Installation Problems on page 70. 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.

 

 

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

Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that the SATA ports

in Computer Setup.

are enabled.

 

 

Computer will not boot from hard drive.

Cause

Solution

 

 

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

Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that the SATA ports

in Computer Setup.

are enabled.

 

 

Boot order is not correct.

Run the Computer Setup utility and change the boot sequence.

 

 

Hard drive is damaged.

If any beeps are heard, see POST Error Messages

 

on page 84 to determine possible causes for the beep

 

codes.

 

See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and

 

conditions.

 

 

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Contents Maintenance & Service Guide Maintenance & Service Guide About This Book Page Table of contents 600B MT PC Computer Diagnostic Features Password Security and Resetting Cmos Installing the Operating System Installing and Customizing the SoftwareInstalling or Upgrading Device Drivers Windows systems Downloading Microsoft Windows UpdatesAccessing Disk Image ISO Files Protecting the SoftwareComputer Setup F10 Utilities Computer Setup F10 Utility1Computer Setup F10 Utility Using Computer Setup F10 Utilities2Computer Setup-File Computer Setup-File3Computer Setup-Storage Computer Setup-StorageConfiguration Option Description DeviceDPS Self-Test Boot OrderStorage Options Sata Emulation 4Computer Setup-Security Computer Setup-SecurityUSB Security Network BootSlot Security System IDsComputer Setup-Advanced Computer Setup-Power5Computer Setup-Power 6Computer Setup-Advanced for advanced usersDevice Options Bus OptionsSerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Serial ATA Sata Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSata Hard Drives Sata Hard Drive CablesHard Drive Capacities Smart ATA DrivesDrive/Partition Capacity Limits File System Controller Type Operating System PartitionMicro Tower Chassis DesignationGenerating Static Electrostatic Discharge InformationPreventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Static Shielding Protection Levels Method Voltage Personal Grounding Methods and EquipmentGrounding the Work Area Recommended Materials and Equipment Operating GuidelinesCleaning the Computer Case General Cleaning Safety PrecautionsCleaning the Keyboard Routine CareCleaning the Monitor Service ConsiderationsCleaning the Mouse Tools and Software RequirementsHard Drives Cables and ConnectorsScrews Lithium Coin Cell Battery Preparation for Disassembly Removal and Replacement Procedures Micro Tower MT ChassisAccess Panel Front Bezel DIMMs Installing Additional MemoryDDR3-SDRAM DIMMs Populating Dimm Sockets1DIMM Socket Locations -600B MT PC Installing DIMMsDescription Socket Color Insertion Order XMM3 populate firstPage Cable Connections Connector Name Connector Color DescriptionCable Management 2Drive Positions DrivesDrive Positions Installing and Removing Drives 3System Board Drive Connections -600B MT PC System Board Connector System Board Label ColorRemoving the Hard Drive Front I/O Assembly Power Switch/LED Assembly System Board Memory modules Installing Additional Memory on page25Battery Type 2 Battery Holder Type 1 Battery HolderSystem Recovery Restore and RecoveryMicrosoft System Restore System Recovery from the Windows Start Menu System Recovery OptionsSystem Recovery from Recovery Discs System Recovery at System StartupCreating Recovery Discs Recovery DiscsChoosing Recovery Discs Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics Computer Diagnostic FeaturesHewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics Survey Tab Status Tab Test TabHistory Tab Errors TabHelp Tab Saving and Printing Information in HP Vision DiagnosticsDownloading the Latest Version of HP Vision Diagnostics Protecting the Software Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsHelpful Hints Page Computer will not turn on or start Cause Solving General ProblemsClick Start Task Manager End TaskComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Computer shuts down automatically Cause SolutionCause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause Solution Cannot remove computer cover or access panel CauseLower the display resolution for the current application or Diskette drive light stays on Cause Solution Solving Diskette ProblemsTab. Under Errorchecking click Check Now Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette Cause SolutionDiskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Problem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause SolutionInvalid system disk message is displayed Cause Solution Cannot Boot to Diskette Cause SolutionHard drive error occurs Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive ProblemsDisk transaction problem Cause Solution Drive not found identified Cause SolutionCan not write to the media card Cause Solution Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsComputer’s software is used to safely eject the card Not recognized by the computer Cause SolutionPersonalization , select Adjust screen resolution Solving Display ProblemsBlank screen no video Cause Solution Select ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Dim characters Cause SolutionImage is not centered Cause Solution Out of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device is Solving Audio ProblemsSound cuts in and out Cause Solution Line-in jack is not functioning properly Cause SolutionPrinter will not print Cause Solution Solving Printer ProblemsPrinter will not turn on Cause Solution Printer prints garbled information Cause SolutionSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Optical mouse does not track cursor well Cause Solution Click Start Control Panel Hardware Cursor moves too fast or too slow Cause SolutionSound Mouse Click the Pointer Options tabNew device does not work Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsClick Device Manager Click Hardware and SoundCheck box to Allow this device to wake Computer Solving Network ProblemsWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Diagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution Network status link light never flashes Cause SolutionNew network card will not boot Cause Solution Match current configurationOut of memory error Cause Solution Solving Memory ProblemsMemory count during Post is wrong Cause Solution Insufficient memory error during operation Cause SolutionMovie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution Restart your PC if necessary System will not boot from USB flash drive Cause Solution Solving USB Flash Drive ProblemsUSB flash drive not found identified Cause Solution Solving Front Panel Component Problems Unable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control Panel WindowsClick Network and Internet Click Internet OptionsContacting Customer Support Solving Software ProblemsPost Text Messages Post Error Messages1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action2Diagnostic Audible Codes Interpreting Post Diagnostic Audible CodesOpened Warning item and select Clear Beep Definition Possible Cause Recommended ActionBeep/Pause Type Action Duration of each beep or pause is defined belowResetting the Password Jumper Password Security and ResettingClearing and Resetting the Cmos Connector and Icon Pin Signal Connector Pin AssignmentsConnector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin Signal Ethernet BNCHeadphone Pin Power for CPULine-in Audio Line-out AudioMonitor Pin PowerPCI Express X1, x4, x8, and x16 PCI Express Connector Pin a SignalX1, x4, x8, and x16 PCI Express Connector Pin B Signal General Requirements Power Cord Set RequirementsJapanese Power Cord Requirements Country Accrediting Agency Country-Specific Requirements600B MT PC models Specifications
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