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Table 7-3 Solving hard drive problems (continued)
Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message.
Cause | Solution |
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Bootable hard drive is not attached as first in a | If attempting to boot from a hard drive, ensure it is attached |
drive configuration. | to the system board dark blue SATA connector. |
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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. |
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Computer will not boot from hard drive. |
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Cause | Solution |
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The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden | Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available |
in Computer Setup. | is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device |
| Security. |
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Boot order is not correct. | Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in |
| Storage > Boot Order. |
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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 134 to determine possible causes for the |
| blinking red and beep codes. |
| See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and |
| conditions. |
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Computer seems to be locked up. |
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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 off the power. To restart the computer, press the power button again.
The removable hard drive is not recognized by the computer.
Cause | Solution |
The removable hard drive carrier is not fully seated in the enclosure frame or the hard drive is not fully seated in the carrier.
Push the carrier into the enclosure frame so that the connector on the rear of the frame is properly seated. If this does not solve the problem, turn off the computer, remove the carrier, and check to see if the connector on the hard drive is properly seated in the carrier.