
A-6 Further Troubleshooting
Hard Drive
This section identifies some quick checks for hard drive-related problems.
The information provided by the diagnostics tests includes: error code, system serial number,
drive serial number, drive model, and drive firmware revision. Specific details of the drive failure
are not included.
When you run the diagnostics, the test results are stored in a log. After completing the test, you
can print this log to a local printer or save it to a file. Alternatively, before running the test, you
can configure the test options to send the results to a local printer or file.
Solutions for some typical hard drive problems are presented in the following table:
Problem Possible Solution
Hard drive error occurs. 1. Hard disk has bad sectors or has failed. Use a utility to locate and
block usage of bad sectors. If necessary, reformat the hard disk.
2. See Flowchart 18.
Disk transaction problem. 1. Either the directory structure is bad or there is a problem with a file.
In Windows 95, run ScanDisk. Click Start
System Tools
ScanDisk.
In Windows NT, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive.
Select File
Properties Tools,. Under Error-checking, click Check
Now.
2. See Flowchart 18.
Drive not found. 1. Cable could be loose. Check cable connections.
2. The system may not have automatically recognized a newly
installed device. See reconfiguration directions in the “Hardware
Installation Problems” section. If system still does not recognize
the new device, check to see if the device is listed within
Computer Setup. If it is listed, the probable cause is a driver
problem. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a hardware
problem.
3. Check drive jumper settings. If the drive is a secondary drive that
has just been installed on the same controller as the primary
drive, verify that the jumpers for both drives are set correctly.
4. See Flowchart 18.
Second Ultra ATA hard drive
does not perform optimally.
The cable is not compatible with the drive type. Reinstall the second
Ultra ATA hard drive using an 80-conductor cable.
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