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Windows 7 - Installed new PSU, now have Disk Boot Failure Error... |
10-05-2011
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Installed new PSU, now have Disk Boot Failure Error... Hello,
So a while back I had a problem and the good members of this forum help narrow down the problem to a bad PSU and was kind enough to give me a link to what I needed.
I bought the new PSU and installed it into my HP Slimline s5220y and started it up. First thing I noticed was the power light on the Tower doesnt come on, then the next thing i noticed was the "DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER" message.
Looking around the net for an answer, led me to changing settings in my BIO, problem is it goes straight to this error. I cant go into my BIOs.
I have very very important photos from my photography company and want to know if I can keep my files?
Im pretty sure I installed my new PSU correctly, only 4 harnesses used. This is the PSU I bought Newegg.com - SeaSonic SS-300TFX Bronze 300W TFX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies
Thank you | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Slimline s5220y OS Windows 7 CPU Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz Dual-Core Motherboard Intel G31 Express 800.0 MHz Memory DDR2 SDRAM 4.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max) Graphics Card Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 PSU 220.0 Watt Hard Drives 1.0 x 640.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm |
10-05-2011
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#2 | | MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit |
Our job will be much easier if you could supply as much info - in the System Specs- for the system. Update your SevenForums System Specs User CP (3rd item in the top menu bar) |
Your Profile | Edit System Spec (left-hand column)
Add the word laptop or desktop or netbook to the
“system manufacturer” block, for example, Toshiba Satellite L305D notebook.
Provide full windows version info, for example: MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
Use the “Other Info” block for Optical Reader,
Mouse, touchpad, wifi adapter, speakers, monitor, etc
Scroll down and click on the SAVE CHANGES button. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite L305D laptop OS MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit CPU AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64, 2100 Mhz, 2 Cores Motherboard TOSHIBA Portable PC (Socket M2/S1G1) Memory 4.0GB (2x2GB) DDR2 @ 333MHz 5-5-5-15 Graphics Card ATI Radeon 3100 Graphics (Toshiba) Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays Generic PnP Monitor @ 1280x800 Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 Keyboard standard PS/2 Keyboard Mouse HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410 Hard Drives 125.03GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device (IDE)
Depending upon testing, organized as 1,2, or 3 partitions with/without a 100mb system partition at the front. Internet Speed What the local pub, local coffee shop offers. Other Info Optical Drives HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T50N ATA Device
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter
Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed. |
10-05-2011
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#3 | | Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit & 64-bit both SP1 |
I've had a look at the specs for your PC, and, according to that, it originally came with a 220W PSU, so a 300W one should work. Check all connections, particularly the data cables where they plug into the drives and motherboard. If they aren't of the latching type, consider replacing them with latching cables. One of the drawbacks with SATA (and it's the only one) is because the connectors are much smaller, they are far easier to dislodge from their sockets than the old PATA (ribbon cable) connectors. Don't forget to check all other wiring connections as well, as it is very easy to dislodge a wire without realising it, particularly where space is at a premium. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Built, N/A OS Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit & 64-bit both SP1 CPU AMD Athlon (tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 7550 @2.5GHz Motherboard Gigabyte GA-MA770-ES3 Memory 2 x 2GB PC2-6400 (DDR2-800), Ganged Mode, (4GB total) Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Sound Card Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 892) Monitor(s) Displays ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen (VGA) Screen Resolution 1440x900 Keyboard Microsoft Digital Media Pro Keyboard (USB) Mouse Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000 (USB) PSU XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular Case Antec NSK 4000B II Cooling 1 x 80mm Front Inlet (with filter) 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust Hard Drives OCZ Petrol SSD 64GB SATA III
OCZ Petrol SSD 128GB SATA III
Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2
Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II
1 x Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0 Internet Speed NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2) Other Info PCI-Express SATA III controller (Marvell 88SE9128 chipset)
Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray
Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB)
CTF-430 Tablet & Pen
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10-05-2011
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Quote: Our job will be much easier if you could supply as much info - in the System Specs- for the system. Thanks, I updated it. Quote: I've had a look at the specs for your PC, and, according to that, it originally came with a 220W PSU, so a 300W one should work. Check all connections, particularly the data cables where they plug into the drives and motherboard. If they aren't of the latching type, consider replacing them with latching cables. One of the drawbacks with SATA (and it's the only one) is because the connectors are much smaller, they are far easier to dislodge from their sockets than the old PATA (ribbon cable) connectors. Don't forget to check all other wiring connections as well, as it is very easy to dislodge a wire without realising it, particularly where space is at a premium. I made sure that everything was in nice and tight. Still same problem. Im not the best at this so maybe i didnt do something right? I will take a picture of how I installed it, maybe it will help. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Slimline s5220y OS Windows 7 CPU Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz Dual-Core Motherboard Intel G31 Express 800.0 MHz Memory DDR2 SDRAM 4.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max) Graphics Card Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 PSU 220.0 Watt Hard Drives 1.0 x 640.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm |
10-05-2011
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#5 | | MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit |
Takaaaa,
First, as already suggested, very carefully check the connectors and their connections.
My suspicion is that one or more cables are not correctly seated/connected.
After inspecting and reseating the connectors, the system still doesn't boot correctly, then does the hard drive make a quiet spinning noise?
You will need to leave the cover off of the computer until the problem is resolved. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Toshiba Satellite L305D laptop OS MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit CPU AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core QL-64, 2100 Mhz, 2 Cores Motherboard TOSHIBA Portable PC (Socket M2/S1G1) Memory 4.0GB (2x2GB) DDR2 @ 333MHz 5-5-5-15 Graphics Card ATI Radeon 3100 Graphics (Toshiba) Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio Monitor(s) Displays Generic PnP Monitor @ 1280x800 Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 Keyboard standard PS/2 Keyboard Mouse HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410 Hard Drives 125.03GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device (IDE)
Depending upon testing, organized as 1,2, or 3 partitions with/without a 100mb system partition at the front. Internet Speed What the local pub, local coffee shop offers. Other Info Optical Drives HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-T50N ATA Device
Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad
Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter
Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed. |
10-05-2011
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Here are pictures of my connections.
First is my original PSU
Then my new PSU. Disk drive connection
Hard drive connection
a four pin harness that idk what it does
and the harnesses that i didnt use
Its hard to take a picture of the MB connection but im sure thats fine. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Slimline s5220y OS Windows 7 CPU Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz Dual-Core Motherboard Intel G31 Express 800.0 MHz Memory DDR2 SDRAM 4.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max) Graphics Card Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 PSU 220.0 Watt Hard Drives 1.0 x 640.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm |
10-05-2011
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Quote: Takaaaa,
First, as already suggested, very carefully check the connectors and their connections.
My suspicion is that one or more cables are not correctly seated/connected.
After inspecting and reseating the connectors, the system still doesn't boot correctly, then does the hard drive make a quiet spinning noise?
You will need to leave the cover off of the computer until the problem is resolved. Yes, I double checked my connections. Also its hard to hear with the other fans going but i do believe that the hard drive is making a spinning sound | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Slimline s5220y OS Windows 7 CPU Intel Pentium E5300 / 2.6 GHz Dual-Core Motherboard Intel G31 Express 800.0 MHz Memory DDR2 SDRAM 4.0 GB / 4.0 GB (max) Graphics Card Intel GMA 3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 PSU 220.0 Watt Hard Drives 1.0 x 640.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200.0 rpm |
10-05-2011
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#8 | | Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1 |
Please try this test:
1. Disconnect everything connected in the back of the computer, and any other USB devices, except for keyboard and mouse.
2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive and CD/DVD drive (and any other drives), then boot the computer. Do you get the same error? Can you get into the BIOS? Note your results.
3. Now connect only the hard drive and boot.
Let us know what you find. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number DESKTOP - Home Built - March 2009 OS Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1 CPU i7-920 Motherboard Asus P6T - Bios 1408 Memory Corsair TR3X6G1333C9 - 6GB Graphics Card EVGA GeForce GTX260+ - Driver 296.10 Sound Card On board Realtek ACL1200 Monitor(s) Displays Dell 2007FP Screen Resolution 1280 x 960 Keyboard MS KC-0405 Mouse Intellimouse 5-button PSU Corsair CMPSU-750TX - 750 watt Case Lian Li PC-K10B Cooling Standard, 3 120mm case fans Hard Drives #1- Western Digital WD6401AALS Sata Black
#2- Western Digital WD6401AALS Sata Black Internet Speed 20Mbits/Sec (on a good day) |
10-05-2011
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#9 | | Windows 7 pro 32bit. (SP1) |
First can you enter your BIOS settings menu? you need to pres a key (usually DEL or F2 but there maybe others please read the manual if you dont know) when pc is booting (before windows boot).. if you can enter bios check if the HDD is detected in bios.
if no then there is problem with HDD or connection.
it would be good to have some kind of botable cd (linux or other bootable testing tools) to check your other hardware. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built PC OS Windows 7 pro 32bit. (SP1) CPU Intel core I5 2400 Motherboard Gigabyte H61 Memory 4GB DDR3 Kingston Graphics Card MSI GF GTS450 Sound Card Realtek HD audio Monitor(s) Displays LCD 20" Screen Resolution 1600x900 Keyboard logitech Mouse logitech PSU Inter tech 400W Case Coolermaster atx case Cooling stock cooler Hard Drives INTEL SSD 320 80GB +Seagate 7200.12 1TBx3 Internet Speed FTTD 100mbps |
10-05-2011
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#10 | | Windows 7 X64 Professional/Windows 8 |
On your hard drive. Do you have 2 cables connected to it. Looking at the pictures where you show the hard drive, maybe I'm looking at it wrong, but it appears that there is a power cable connected but no data cable. The data cable is a flat red cable in the clamp above the hard drive in the picture. When you start the computer you can gently put your hand on the hard drive and feel it spin up. This is what it should look like. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Home Brew - Always under construction OS Windows 7 X64 Professional/Windows 8 CPU intel i7-2600K Motherboard Asus P8Z68 V-Pro/GEN 3 Memory 8GB G.Skill Sniper DDR3-2133 (2X4GB) Graphics Card EVGA 670 2GB Sound Card Asus Xonar Monitor(s) Displays Asus 24" LCD VW246H Screen Resolution 1920X1080 Keyboard Logitech G510 Mouse Logitech G500/Logitech Wireless PSU CORSAIR HX850W Case Cooler Master HAF X Cooling Corsair H100 w/ 4 noctua fans in push/pull. Hard Drives Crucial M4 128GB,Crucial M4 64GB,Samsung HD103SJ 1TB, 1TB WD FAEX,Samsung 1.5TB, EXTERNAL HD- 2X Rosewill case esata w/ 1TB Samsung spinpoints & Black X esata 1TB Spinpoint, Rosewill USB 3.0 dock 1TB Spinpoint, Seagate GOFlex Pro 500GB & 750GB USB Internet Speed Foot Messenger speed Other Info 2nd Computer- Samsung RF711-SO1 17" Laptop i5-2310M, 8GB DDR3-1333, Crucial M4 and OCZ vertex2, Nvidia GT540M.Win 7 HP X64. Installed new PSU, now have Disk Boot Failure Error... problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:22 AM. |  |