Epson Endeavor User Manual - Page 147

HARD DISK PROBLEMS, INSTALLING THE DRIVE, If someone else installed the drive

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Hard Disk Problems If you have a problem with a hard disk, it could be the result of improper installation, incomplete disk preparation, or corrupted data. Consult one of the following sections, depending on the problem you are having: 0 Installing the drive 0 Preparing the drive for use 0 Accessing data on the drive. For example, if you could use the data on your disk in the past but suddenly cannot, see "Accessing Data on the Drive." Caution If your hard disk has data on it, always be sure to back up your data before reformatting or repartitioning the drive. lnstalling the Drive If you have problems with a newly-installed drive, check the following: 1. If someone else installed the drive, consult that person about the problem. 2. If you installed the hard disk in your computer, did you carefully follow all the instructions in Chapter 3? Review the instructions, check all the cable connections, and check the jumper settings on your drive. 6-18 Troubleshooting

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Hard Disk Problems
If you have a problem with a hard disk, it could be the result of
improper installation, incomplete disk preparation, or
corrupted data. Consult one of the following sections,
depending on the problem you are having:
0
Installing the drive
0
Preparing the drive for use
0
Accessing data on the drive.
For example, if you could use the data on your disk in the past
but suddenly cannot, see “Accessing Data on the Drive.”
Caution
If your hard disk has data on it, always be sure to back up
your data before reformatting or repartitioning the drive.
lnstalling the Drive
If you have problems with a newly-installed drive, check the
following:
1.
If someone else installed the drive, consult that person about
the problem.
2.
If you installed the hard disk in your computer, did you
carefully follow all the instructions in Chapter 3? Review
the instructions, check all the cable connections, and check
the jumper settings on your drive.
6-18 Troubleshooting