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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: crmn on September 14, 2007, 09:24:23 AM

Title: CMOS SETUP help
Post by: crmn on September 14, 2007, 09:24:23 AM

 Hi, i tryed to install a new hdd, but the computer did not reconized it. so i decide not to install it. i install the old hdd back and every thime i load it takes me to setup first. the message is" hardware monitor found an error enter power set up menu for detail. i could boot. im able to get to windows if i hit f1 it just that at the boot it wont take me directly to window but to the setup. the os is windows xp

thanks

Title: Re: CMOS SETUP help
Post by: kuszmania9999 on September 14, 2007, 10:31:44 PM

did you save the setting,if yes and it still happened,
it should be the CMOS battery,change it.

Title: Re: CMOS SETUP help
Post by: The Saviour on September 14, 2007, 11:53:51 PM

BTW...did the new hard drive come with installation software?

If you bought it new...it should have software for you to use to get it installed.

What is the make and model of your new hard drive?