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Computer Help and Support

Dead_Parrot

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1. If it's been going on for a long time...

Reply to Lasher (Original post)

Tue May 1, 2012, 09:11 PM

May 2012

...and it's running OK, you're probably safe: Chances are it's just a hiccup in the controller, although I'd recommend keeping a good backup schedule (Which you should be doing anyway with raid 0)

What might be worth doing is checking the SMART data and making sure your drive aren't about to go pop: If needed, speedfan has a do-dah for reading SMART data, and will translate it into English for you via the website. A caveat for speedfan: Don't go pressing any buttons to see what they do - if you don't know, don't press it.

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Dell Dimension XPS 410 with Seagate hard drive problem [View all] Lasher May 2012 OP

If it's been going on for a long time... Dead_Parrot May 2012 #1

You mean I should set up a backup schedule for my files, right? Lasher May 2012 #4

OK, I've downloaded Speedfan 4.43. Lasher May 2012 #8

You might also check your BIOS settings and make sure it's recognizing the drive properly. lastlib May 2012 #2

How do I check my BIOS settings? Lasher May 2012 #3

It varies from machine to machine.... lastlib May 2012 #5

Dells are usually F2 hobbit709 May 2012 #6

Thank you, this is another thing I'll check tomorrow. Lasher May 2012 #7