Error when computer boots.

Question

Right when I turn the computer on it gives me the following message:     Notice: The primary IDE drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operationg range. Dell recommends that you back up your data regulary   A parameter out of range may or may not indicated a potentional hard drive problem.     After the message it gives me the options of:   F1 - continue F2 - Go into the setup     When you continue windows goes in fine.   But everytime you boot this message appears and you have to hit F1.   Any ideas?

TheBomb · Answer

no need its automatically a hard drive error back your data up and then get ready to repalce it. no since wasting your time when the drive is telling you its bad   steven

bcrane · Answer

Cool....thanks. I am on the phone with Dell now.   Well.....waiting on a representive.

bcrane · Answer

Are there any things that I can check or do before I contact dell about this?

TheBomb · Answer

That is what is know as a smart error message by the hdd internal diagnostics. you need to call dell give them that message if your system is stuill under warranty and have your hard drive repalced   steven

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