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Hard drive problems
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Hard drive problems
The computer does not recognize the IDE drive.
Probable cause
Solution
The primary IDE device may
be configured incorrectly
Restart your computer, then press
F
1
to open
the BIOS Setup utility. From the
Advanced |
IDE Configuration
menu, set the
IDE
Controller
to
Both
and the
Primary IDE
Master
to
Auto
.
The drive may not be
configured properly
Consult the hard drive user’s guide for
instructions on how to configure the drive.
Configure the drive correctly.
The drive cables are not
connected properly
Open the computer and make sure all cables
to the controller card are connected correctly.
Some computers do not have IDE controller
cards because the IDE controller is built into
the system board.
The drive controller is not
seated properly
Open the computer and reseat the drive
controller. Some computers do not have IDE
controller cards because the IDE controller is
built into the system board.
Summary of Contents for E-3600
Page 1: ...Gateway E 3600 System Manual October 2001...
Page 2: ......
Page 6: ...vi...
Page 20: ...12 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer...
Page 26: ...18 System Setup...
Page 42: ...34 Working with the Gateway Desktop case 4 Remove the fan cover...
Page 43: ...Replacing the power supply 35 5 Remove the power supply screws Power supply screws...
Page 54: ...46 Working with the Gateway Desktop case...
Page 58: ...50 Working with the Gateway Mid Tower case 6 Swing the side panel away from the case...
Page 86: ...78 Using the BIOS Setup Utility...
Page 112: ...104 Managing Your Computer...
Page 132: ...124 Troubleshooting...
Page 148: ...140 Reference Data Section 2 O M R Q P N L J S A B G F E D C H I K...