HP RP7 Maintenance & Service Guide HP RP7 Retail System Model 7800 - Page 153
Solving hard drive problems
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Table F-4 Solving hard drive problems (continued) Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message. NOTE: Only if external USB diskette drive is installed. Cause Solution Bootable hard drive is not attached as first in a multi-hard drive configuration. If attempting to boot from a hard drive, ensure it is attached to the system board dark blue SATA connector. Bootable hard drive's controller is not listed first in the Boot Order. Run the Computer Setup utility and select Storage > Boot Order and ensure the bootable hard drive's controller is listed immediately under the Hard Drive entry. 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 121 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 Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Solution 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 Shut down the computer and contact HP for a replacement been activated. enclosure. Solving hard drive problems 143