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Hard drive problems, Memory and processor problems, Hard drive problems memory and processor problems – Gateway 7250R User Manual

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Hard drive problems

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Hard drive problems

The system does not recognize a SCSI drive

Memory and processor problems

The system detected memory errors during start up

The CD drive cables are
not installed correctly

Open the system, then make sure all cables between the IDE
controller and the CD drive are correctly connected.

The CD drive may be
defective

Replace the CD drive.

Probable cause

Solution

SCSI hot-plug drive is
not seated correctly

Open the system and reseat the hot-plug drive(s). This
problem is most common immediately after shipping.

The SCSI bus is not
properly terminated

Open the system and make sure that the last device on the
SCSI chain is properly terminated.

The drive is configured
with a conflicting SCSI
address

Change the device’s SCSI address to one that is not
currently being used by the system.

The cables are not
connected correctly

Open the system, then make sure the cables are connected
properly.

Probable cause

Solution

Memory was added or
removed, and the new
configuration was not saved
in the BIOS Setup utility

Open the BIOS Setup utility and save the new memory
configuration.

The memory was installed
incorrectly

Make sure that the memory is proper seated and
oriented.

Probable cause

Solution

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