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See the documentation for the tape drive for instructions on configuring the SCSI ID and enabling or disabling termination.
12. Stand the system upright.
13. Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover").
14. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
15. Test the tape drive by performing a tape backup and verification test (see the tape backup software documentation).
16. If the problem persists, see "Getting Help."
Troubleshooting Hard Drives
Troubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive
Problem
l Faulty hard drive
l Hard-drive cables
Action
1. Enter the System Setup program, and verify that the system is configured correctly (see "Using the System Setup Program" in your User's Guide).
2. Run the hard drive and IDE devices tests in the system diagnostics to determine whether the hard drive operates properly (see "Running the System
Diagnostics").
If the tests fail, continue to step3.
3. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
4. Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover").
5. Lay the system on its right side.
6. Ensure that the hard drive interface cable is properly connected between the drive and the system board.
To identify system board connectors, see FigureA-3.
7. If the hard drive is the boot drive, ensure that the drive is configured and connected properly (see "Configuring the Boot Drive" in "Installing Drives").
8. Ensure that a power cable is properly connected to the drive.
9. Stand the system upright.
10. Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover").
11. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
12. Partition and logically format the hard drive (see the operating system documentation).
13. If possible, restore the files to the drive.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
NOTICE: This troubleshooting procedure can destroy data stored on the hard drive. Before you proceed, back up all the files on the hard drive.
NOTE: If the hard drive is used in a RAID configuration, see "Troubleshooting an IDE Hard Drive in a RAID Configuration."
NOTE: Ensure that the drive is configured and connected properly. See "IDE Configuration Information" in "Installing Drives."