Computer will not boot from hard drive.

Cause

Solution

 

 

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

Run the Computer Setup utility and change the “Emulation

models)

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 237 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.

1. Use the task manager to close programs that do not

 

respond.

 

2. 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.

 

 

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