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08-23-2007, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 15
OS: XP
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HD not detected?
Hello all,
I am running a newly built computer and sometimes when I boot up, the HD randomly doesn't seem to get detected (it doesn't show up on startup as a connected peripheral and I get a disk boot error and am prompted to connect a boot disk and press enter). This happens every once and a while and I usually have to turn the computer off and try again. Eventually it works, though...and then works seamlessly throughout my session. My question is: What sort of things may be the cause of this problem? I thought it might have been the SATA cable I was using, so i switched it out to a shorter newer one...but the problem still exists. Any suggestions or insight would be great. Thanks all! |
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08-25-2007, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 285
OS: WINXP
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Re: HD not detected?
Hi
Replace the SATA cables. Try a new BIOS battery. Check the drive jumper positions are correct for SATA drives. Check the power connectors are fitted properly. Possibly consider a BIOS upgrade if available. I would however urge caution about a BIOS upgrade. hth Ceri |
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