Table 8-3 Solving Hard Drive Problems (continued)
Computer will not boot from hard drive.
Cause | Solution |
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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'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. |
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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 182 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 |
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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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