Hard Disk Drive Boot Error - IBM 3746-900 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Hard Disk Drive Boot Error

A hard disk drive boot error (error codes 1962 and I999030X) can have the
following causes listed in Table 3-3.
When to Use the Low-Level Format Program
Notes:
1. The low-level format is not available on all diagnostic diskettes.
2. Before formatting the hard disk drive, make a back-up copy of the files on the
Use the Low-Level Format program:
Preparing the Hard Disk Drive for Use
When the Low-Level Format program is finished, restore to the hard disk all the
files that you previously backed up.
1. Partition the remainder of the hard disk for your operating system. (The
2. Format the hard disk using your operating system. (The commands vary with
3. Install the operating system.
You are now ready to restore the files.
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Table 3-3. Hard Disk Drive Boot Error Codes
Cause
The start-up drive is not in the boot
sequence in configuration.
No operating system installed on the boot
drive.
The boot sector on the start-up drive is
corrupted.
The drive is defective.
drive to be formatted.
When you are installing software that requires a low-level format
When you get recurring messages from the test programs directing you to run
the Low-Level Format program on the hard disk
As a last resort before replacing a hard disk drive
commands vary with the operating system. Refer to your operating system
manual for instructions.)
the operating system. Refer to your operating system manual for instructions.)
Actions
Check the configuration and ensure the
start-up drive is in boot sequence.
Install an operating system on the boot
drive.
The drive must be formatted; perform the
following steps:
1. Attempt to access and recover
(back-up) the failing hard disk drive.
2. Using the operating systems
programs, format the hard disk drive.
3. Go to "Preparing the Hard Disk Drive
for Use."
Replace the hard disk drive.