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HDD failure & temperatures
My main HDD (the one I installed Winxp on) decided to start posting SMART warnings. I ran the manufacturer's diagnostics tool and yes, it's due for imminent failure. Backup and purchase time.
However what has me concerned is the temperature being reported by HDTune, the failing HDD's temp averages 45-48 C, and the slave's stays at 44 C even. Aren't these kind of high?
I am really worried that the new HDD I ordered will fry in that case.
Also, I'd really appreciate it if you could check the following link and verify that the drive should work with my Dimension 4400..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144309
I really appreciate your help.
However what has me concerned is the temperature being reported by HDTune, the failing HDD's temp averages 45-48 C, and the slave's stays at 44 C even. Aren't these kind of high?
I am really worried that the new HDD I ordered will fry in that case.
Also, I'd really appreciate it if you could check the following link and verify that the drive should work with my Dimension 4400..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144309
I really appreciate your help.
shesagordie
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Posted October 13th, 2006 19:00
JellaTo run a 250gb ATA HD in the D-4400, requires BIOS version A03 or later, plus running Windows XP SP1 or SP2, to recognize a hard drive larger than 137gb.Note the temperature ratings of the above,Bev.Message Edited by shesagordie on 10-13-2006 03:56 PM
- Hi! I recently upgraded a Dell 4400, maxed out the ram and got two 500GB hard drives. Note that you may have problems formatting your new hard drives if you have Intel Application Accelorator installed! It took me 4 days of googling to discover the problem, but if you have any problems, uninstall Intel Application Accelerator, reboot, format your drives, and reinstall it. Problem solved for me and I'm cruising along nicely! 2GB of ram really makes a difference!!
- Hello Jella, Yes.. I am certainly positive that the front of my Dell's case says Dimension 4400 :) It is bone stock besides two 500GB HDs and my 2GB ram. I also read the technical specifications on the Dell website, which states MAX RAM 1GB (512mb x2). I then explored Intels site, and ID'ed my motherboard to be a D845P (although slightly different, as ours is a dell proprietary). I read that the entire Intel 845 chipset was built with a max DDR ram capability of 2GB. Also from Intel's website, I found links to "tested compatible memory", which took me to a third party website that tests ram configurations on motherboards. There it was, D845P with 2GB of SmartTech ram, running fine. To triple check, I went to newegg.com, and some other memory retailers. Found the 24/7 chat support link, and asked them. They said yes, it will support 2GB, and will even work with PC2700 RAM. I said great, and bought a Dual channel 2GB ram package for $99. Plugged it in, and although it doesnt run at PC2700, and instead PC2100 (backwards compatibaility for the ram I bought?), it does see the entire 2GB! So go for it! If you have an intel processor, and the Intel 845 chipset, IT WILL WORK!
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Posted October 13th, 2006 09:00