During POST
Error message received when possible issues with boot selection in the BIOS/UEFI.
What is "Hard Drive not Found"?
Related to problems with either hardware or software.
What is "Read/Write Errors"?
May hear your hard drive make these type noises indicating driver, software, or hardware problems.
What is clicking noises?
Error message could be caused by virus, or a new drive/motherboard installed incorrectly.
What is "Invalid Boot Disk"?
If you hear continuous noises like buzzing and read/write noises; computer freezing.
What is "Slow Performance"?
If hard drive continuously makes noises, this should be done immediately.
Run chkdsk command to scan the hard drive and check for errors.
What is "Fixed Disk Error"?
Caused by wear and tear on the hard drive platters.
What is "Bad Sectors"?
Hard drive replacement needed if this fails?
What is Hard drive circuit board?
May be due to the system not booting of the correct drive.
What is "Operating System Not Found"?
Examines hard drive for wear and damage by measuring threshold levels.
What is "S.M.A.R.T."?
What is Click of Death?
Indicates a problem with the hard drive or controller.
S.M.A.R.T. stands for.
What is Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Tehnology?
Hard drive replacement needed when this is damaged.
What is Platter?