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Power On Self Test (POST) and Error Messages 169
1782—Disk Controller
Failure
Hard drive circuitry error. 1. Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
2. Clear CMOS.
3. Check cable seating/jumper settings.
4. Run hard drive diagnostics.
5. Disconnect additional drives.
6. Run the Drive Protection System test,
if available.
7. Replace the hard drive.
8. Replace the system board.
1790—Disk 0 Error The drive is not installed correctly or
has failed.
1. Make sure that any jumpers are set correctly,
and that power and drive cables are
connected, both to the drive and the system
board.
2. Verify that the cables are the correct cables
for your computer model.
If this message persists, you might need service
for your workstation.
1791—Disk 1 Error The drive is not installed correctly or
has failed.
1. Make sure that any jumpers are set correctly,
and that power and drive cables are
connected, both to the drive and the system
board.
2. Verify that the cables are the correct cables
for your computer model.
If this message persists, you might need service
for your workstation.
1792—Secondary Disk
Controller Failure
Hard drive circuitry error. 1. Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
2. Clear CMOS.
3. Check cable seating/jumper settings.
4. Run hard drive diagnostics.
5. Disconnect additional drives.
6. Run the Drive Protection System test,
if available.
7. Replace the hard drive.
1793—Secondary
Controller or Disk Failure
Hard drive circuitry error. 1. Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
2. Clear CMOS.
3. Check cable seating/jumper settings.
4. Run hard drive diagnostics.
5. Disconnect additional drives.
6. Run the Drive Protection System test,
if available.
7. Replace the hard drive.
1794—Inaccessible devices
attached to primary IDE
controller
Devices attached to the primary IDE
controller are inaccessible while the
SATA controller is set to “Replace
Primary IDE Controller” in Setup.
1. Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
2. Select Storage > Storage Options and
set SATA controller to Add as Separate
Controller.
Table 5-38 POST Error Messages (continued)
Screen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action