そう、頻繁に起こる問題です。このエラーメッセージが表示されても、慌てないでください。原因は以下に挙げる問題のうちの1つに該当するはずです。
IDEケーブルの接続が緩んでいる可能性があります。IDEケーブルをチェックして、両端がきちんと差し込まれていることを確認してください。
もう1つ考えられる問題は、IDEケーブルが逆に接続されている場合です。これは起こりうる問題です。2本のリボンケーブルが適切に接続されているかチェックしてください。1番ピンがドライブの1番ピンに対応するのが正しい接続方法です。誤った接続がされている側を探して、逆に反転させてください。
問題がIDEケーブルでなければ、電源かもしれません。フロッピーディスクドライブに電源が供給されているかどうかチェックしてください。
そのほかの考えられる問題は、ドライブがねじれの間違った側に取り付けられている場合です。電圧を逆にする「ねじれ」は、IDEケーブルの両端についているドライブコネクタの間にあります。BIOsでで有効にすることにより、フロッピーディスクドライブを交換できます。もっとも、もう片方のプラグにドライブを取り付ける方が、より簡単ですが。
Ive been very guilty of committing this mistake. It also doesnt help that I am a little bit of a neat freak (or is obsessive compulsive/anal retentive a better term?). I often make changes to my PC in attempt to organize files and programs. Now there are times that what Ive done actually cant be undone. This proves to be pretty frustrating at times.
The best way to prevent this problem is of course practicing caution. Record old settings and save old drives before changing settings and installing new drivers. If you have enough space, then do not delete old files if you plan to replace them. What I do is actually make an Archive Folder where I move my old files. I know a friend who simply modifies the names of old files to differentiate them from the replacements.
Of course, dont forget to back up everything, twice!
Your PC seemed okay at the start. It booted up fine. But after about an hour of using it, it hanged. What to do?
The first move you’d probably do is check if it is a memory related glitch. You may resort to using a PC Memory Diagnostic software to help you find out what’s wrong with the memory. If however the test results came out well, the next step would be to isolate and check other problem areas such as Motherboard, CPU or other hardware.
Take note too that failures in hardware are usually due to the age of the memory components. Sometimes the defective memory module socket, dirty contacts, cold solder joints and memory module can cause the problem.
If your PC gets caught in a flood, you might imagine it is impossible to retrieve the motherboard anymore. But luckily, once floods occur, an automatic power outage ensues, so there is hope you can still save your PC.
The immediate solution here, upon salvaging your desktop PC from the water, is to remove the CMOS battery immediately. Next, guided by the motherboard manual, open the apparatus and expose the inner part then with a clean dry rag, wipe off the water and dirt. Rinse the components using distilled water and dab them dry with soft cloth. Leave to dry for several hours or until you are sure everything is dry. You can then reassemble the device, install a new battery and proceed to test.
First thing you need to check is your network cable. There are cases where twisted or kink-laden cables (caused by office wear and tear) cause PCs to self-reboot. The simple solution is to replace the cable. I’m sure the supplies personnel in your office would not begrudge you of such a simple request. Or if you’re the one shouldering the cost, I assure you that your wallet won’t feel the loss.
If it isn’t the cable, then it must be the network card. Experts from Answers that Work suggest the 3com network card for servers. Just ask form your technician regarding this.
Cause number 3 is a faulty Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS. This usually happens when the PC’s UPS has outlived its two year warranty. This happened to me years ago when I was working on my undergraduate thesis. My PC would self-reboot at the most inopportune times. The cause of my agony was a simple faulty battery. The best solution to this problem is to replace the UPS when it turns 18 months old. This will prevent having your work interrupted by a sudden reboot only to find out that you had not saved any of your data for the last hour.
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Prevent your computer from crashing by regular maintenance. One thing you can do to clear disk space is to run the disk cleanup option .
Just follow these easy steps!
Open My Computer.
Right-click on the hard disk drive that you want to recover disk space. Let’s use the C: drive as an example, since it’s the most ‘abused” drive anyway.
Next, click properties. You will the General tab/ Just click the button that says Disk Cleanup. It is next to the pie chart. Windows will now scan the computer for all files available to clean up.
Last, when already in the Disk Cleanup window, check all of the boxes that are taking disk space EXCEPT “compress old files“.
Click Ok and then Yes if you wish to proceed.
One thing to remember when performing a disk cleanup, there is an option to compress old files in your hard drive. It is strongly recommended that you don’t. Besides, Windows 2000 and Windows XP keep the files that are necessary to uninstall the updates (which could accumulate up to 1 gig of wasted disk space) that have been installed on your computer.
So the electrical connection is not the problem. Let’s move on to the Power Supply Unit or PSU (unless your PC utilizes a UPS instead. This will be covered in the next post). The PSU is the most common cause of self-rebooting. The best way to troubleshoot this is to replace the PSU (TIP: When replacing a motherboard, also replace the PSU). There are good quality PSU out there and they come in relatively cheap prices. Do not attempt to replace it yourself if you have no idea on how to do it. Better take your PC to a repair shop.
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Once in a while, we experience connectivity problem — say, we cannot connect through the web or sending and receiving email takes time. We assume that this problem is because of system’s connection to the Internet has somehow failed. When this occurs, you can usually determine the exact nature or location of the problem with a series of ping tests.
Oh yeah, a problem that always occurs. Dont panic, my dear friend. If a message stating this error pops on your screen, then it means that you have one of these problems:
Your Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) cable is loosely connected. Check the IDE cable and make sure if both ends are fully plugged in.
Another problem may be that the IDE cable is reversed. Yes, this can happen. Check if one or both ribbon cables are actually connected in the right way. What right way? Pin 1 should align with Pin 1 on the drive. Just look for the side that is incorrect and flip it around.
If its not the IDE cable, then it may be your power supply. Check if you have power to the floppy drive.
Another variation of the problem is that the drive is probably attached to the wrong side of the twist. The twist reverses voltages and is found between the two drive connectors of IDE cables. You can swap the floppy drive by enabling it in the BIO. It is simpler though to just attach the drive to the other plug.
