HP Pro 4300 Maintenance And Service Manual page 98

Table 7-3 Solving Hard Drive Problems (continued)
Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message.
Cause
Bootable hard drive is not attached as first in a multi-hard
drive configuration.
Bootable hard drive's controller is not listed first in the Boot
Order.
Computer will not boot from hard drive.
Cause
The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden
in Computer Setup.
Boot order is not correct.
Hard Drive's "Emulation Type" is set to "None."
Hard drive is damaged.
Computer seems to be locked up.
Cause
Program in use has stopped responding to commands.
The removable hard drive is not recognized by the computer.
Cause
The removable hard drive carrier is not fully seated in the
enclosure frame or the hard drive is not fully seated in the
carrier.
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Solution
If attempting to boot from a hard drive, ensure it is attached
to the system board dark blue SATA connector.
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.
Solution
Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available
is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device
Security.
Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in
Storage > Boot Order.
Run the Computer Setup utility and change the "Emulation
Type" to "Hard Disk" in the device's details under Storage >
Device Configuration.
Observe if the front panel Power LED is blinking RED and if
any beeps are heard. See Appendix A,
Messages on page 113 to determine possible causes for the
blinking red and beep codes.
See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and
conditions.
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.
Solution
Push the carrier into the enclosure frame so that the
connector on the rear of the frame is properly seated. If this
does not solve the problem, turn off the computer, remove
the carrier, and check to see if the connector on the hard
drive is properly seated in the carrier.
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