[Simply Computers] Re: internal HD problems on a Dell Optiplex GX110

 

Have you tried just letting the computer boot, without choosing anything.
All Computers show that option screen but you never have to choose anything, the system just eventually defaults to boot into Windows.

If it just hangs there longer than a couple minutes or so,then you should reboot and start repeatedly tapping the F8 key when you see the Dell screen and enter boot options screen and from there choose to let it boot normally first.

If that does nothing,then reboot and wait to see the Dell screen and immediately and repeatedly tap the F8 key,this time choose LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION.

If those do not work,ground yourself to a metal object like a file cabinet to discharge any static electricity then unplug your power chord and open the case look for and remove the battery,wait about 5 min,then put the battery back.

Now plug in the power chord and restart the system,some info will be missing,but if you let it boot into Windows welcome screen,then you should be able to adjust the date,time.

Hope your able to make progress.

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "duaneb" <duanebroadwellsr@...> wrote:
>
> Greetings group, perhaps someone has some time that they could teach me something. I was given this old dell from a public library and when It turns on the Dell logo screen gives the F1 & F2 setup choice. and this is what I would like to know.
>
> When I chose F1 , the screen says Secondary Hard Disk Drive not found
> Alert! Cover was previously removed
> Strike F1 key to continue , F2 to run set up utility
>
> A disk error occured
> Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart
>
> when I press F1 nothing happens and when Press Ctrl+ALT+Del (it shuts down and then when it starts up it goes thru the same thing.
> But when I chose F2 I can get into the settings as follows and what I want to know is :???
>
> What are the default settings for the following
> Disk dr.A:3.5 inch, 1.44 MB
> Disk dr.B: not installed
> Zip Floppy Support (not Installed)
>
> Primary Drive 0 Hard Drive
> Primary Drive 1 OFF
> Secondary Drive 0 CD-Rom Reader
> Secondary Drive 1 unknown Device
>
> Boot Sequence :
>
> Installed Memory 128 MB SDram
> CPU Information
>
> Intregated Devices
> PCI IRQ Assignment
> System Security
>
> Keyboard NumLock On
> Report Keyboard Errors Report
>
> Auto Power ON Disabled
> Remote wakeup OFF
>
> AC Power Recovery Last
>
> Agai I thank you for your assistance : It's a great learning experience for a beginner
> DCB
>

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