Hard drive problems 63
Hard drive problems
The computer does not recognize the IDE drive.
Memory and processor problems
The computer detected memory errors during start up.
Probable cause Solution
The primary IDE device may
be configured incorrectly
Restart your computer, then press F1 to open
the BIOS Setup utility. From the Advanced |
IDE Configuration menu, set the IDE
Controller to Both and the Primary IDE
Master to Auto.
The drive may not be
configured properly
Consult the hard drive user’s guide for
instructions on how to configure the drive.
Configure the drive correctly.
The drive cables are not
connected properly
Open the computer and make sure all cables
to the controller card are connected correctly.
Some computers do not have IDE controller
cards because the IDE controller is built into
the system board.
The drive controller is not
seated properly
Open the computer and reseat the drive
controller. Some computers do not have IDE
controller cards because the IDE controller is
built into the system board.
Probable cause Solution
Memory was added or
removed, and the new
configuration was not saved
in the BIOS Setup utility
Open the BIOS Setup utility and save the new
memory configuration.
The memory was installed
incorrectly
Make sure the memory is seated and oriented
correctly.
A memory chip is faulty Replace the card with the faulty chip.
Third-party diagnostic programs can help
determine which chip or memory segment is
failing.
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