Re: [H] Odd hard drive issue
At 05:02 PM 28/05/2013, Tim Lider wrote: Hello Thane, I see this a lot. It could either be that it is taking longer to calibrate and go ready, if this is happening replace it quickly. Another thing is that the power supply is not powering the hard drive enough on the first boot after power is turned on. This is one of the most problems that do occur with hard drives. I would check the power supply to see if it is sending enough Amps to the HD during initial Boot. This means the DC +12v and +5v could be good, just not enough amps to turn on the HD correctly. Hi Tim, Two machines, and both power supplies power up other HDs fine, so I think it's the drive. Thanks for the advice. T
Re: [H] Odd hard drive issue
At 04:10 PM 28/05/2013, Robert Martin Jr. wrote: Most new bios let you adjust the wait time for the drive to respond. Try increasing the time until it detects correctly each time. I had a SSD that used to do that and that's how I fixed it. If not that, drives probably going south. Hi Lopaka, On the two machines, one doesn't have a wait time option, but the other does. No change when I lengthen it. I think the drive is going. T
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Re: [H] Odd hard drive issue
Hello Thane, I see this a lot. It could either be that it is taking longer to calibrate and go ready, if this is happening replace it quickly. Another thing is that the power supply is not powering the hard drive enough on the first boot after power is turned on. This is one of the most problems that do occur with hard drives. I would check the power supply to see if it is sending enough Amps to the HD during initial Boot. This means the DC +12v and +5v could be good, just not enough amps to turn on the HD correctly. Good luck, On May 28, 2013 at 11:03 AM Thane Sherrington wrote: > I have a WD SATA drive that passes all SMART tests, and appears to > work fine, but when I cold boot, it doesn't detect (and I get a boot > disk error). If I immediately warm boot, it detects and boots up > fine. It does this in two PCs, so it's the drive, not the machine. > > Any ideas? > > T > > Tim Lider Sr. Data Recovery Specialist Advanced Data Solutions, LLC http://www.adv-data.com timli...@adv-data.com
Re: [H] Odd hard drive issue
Most new bios let you adjust the wait time for the drive to respond. Try increasing the time until it detects correctly each time. I had a SSD that used to do that and that's how I fixed it. If not that, drives probably going south. lopaka From: Thane Sherrington To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Tue, May 28, 2013 11:04:56 AM Subject: [H] Odd hard drive issue I have a WD SATA drive that passes all SMART tests, and appears to work fine, but when I cold boot, it doesn't detect (and I get a boot disk error). If I immediately warm boot, it detects and boots up fine. It does this in two PCs, so it's the drive, not the machine. Any ideas? T
[H] Odd hard drive issue
I have a WD SATA drive that passes all SMART tests, and appears to work fine, but when I cold boot, it doesn't detect (and I get a boot disk error). If I immediately warm boot, it detects and boots up fine. It does this in two PCs, so it's the drive, not the machine. Any ideas? T
Re: [H] EGO! Smartmouse
Duncan, It seems like one of the main features of this mouse is to move it around between machines and workspaces. For all but home use, I'd lose that sucker. Frankly, I can't see my funding this device, but others may see the benefits. I've almost gotten rid of wireless mice anyway (except on laptop). Best, Anthony On 5/27/2013 3:16 PM, DSinc wrote: Anthony, Why? U buy one for each machine U own! And you shoot any visitor that pinches your kit! Werkz4Me. Duncan On 05/27/2013 14:46, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: Too easy to lose that thing. On May 27, 2013, at 12:39 PM, DSinc wrote: Steve, OK. I am not up-2-snuff about 'crowdsourcing' yet. But it seems to me like, "Send us money, and, we will try to get you some toys you can buy L8R!" I can wait to see if this tech comes to pass; even though I'm fuzzy on most of it! Thanks. Blessed Memorial Day! Duncan On 05/27/2013 12:32, Steve Tomporowski wrote: Since Laura Sapiens is looking for crowdsourcing, I believe this isn't on the market yet. On 5/27/2013 12:03 PM, DSinc wrote: Does anyone on the List own/use one of these things? I do not use bluetooth, so I may cool to ordering a pair (4GB & 8GB). But, it does seem to be a solid product! Duncan On 05/26/2013 21:08, Steve Tomporowski wrote: http://www.designnews.com/author.asp?section_id=1394&doc_id=263443 2D & 3D control, memory, 400Mhz processor, up to 8 gig of flash memory, Video camera and bluetooth...and
