Re: Major Hardware/Software Failure

From: Evan Patton (evan_patton_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 06/23/04 

Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 05:56:48 -0700

I reset the BIOS, which detects the hard drive. It
displays a screen before booting into Windows which lists
the hardware and it is listed as being 80 GB on that list.
This issue with Windows really has me stumped.

>-----Original Message-----
>Reset the BIOS once again and do not adjust anything yet.
While the case is
>opened, recheck the assembly. Check the fans. Check the
RAM. Ensure the HDD
>is recognized in a full capacity. Post here the results.
>
>
>.
>

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