Computer will not boot from hard drive.
Cause Solution
The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden
in Computer Setup.
Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available
is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device
Security.
Boot order is not correct. Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in
Storage > Boot Order.
Hard drive is damaged. Observe if the Power LED is blinking RED and if any beeps
are heard. See Appendix A,
POST error messages
on page 90 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. 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 enclosure is beeping and the green LED is flashing.
Cause Solution
Fan failure alarm on the removable hard drive enclosure has
been activated.
Shut down the computer and contact HP for a replacement
enclosure.
Solving media card reader problems
A write-protected or locked error occurs when attempting to write to the media card.
Cause Solution
Media card is locked. Locking the media card is a safety
feature that prevents writing to and deleting from an SD/
Memory Stick/PRO card.
If using an SD card, make sure that the lock tab located on
the right of the SD card is not in the locked position. If using
a Memory Stick/PRO card, make sure that the lock tab
located on the bottom of the Memory Stick/PRO card is not
in the locked position.
112 Appendix G Troubleshooting without diagnostics
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