Gateway CX210S Won't Boot
Im an IT Tech working on a Gateway Tablet PC CX210S
Serial #003862273
The unit hangs during boot.
I replaced the hard drive and tried using system restore discs but the unit goes thru restore process and keeps recirculating back to the restore start screen.
This happens over and over again.
Can someone provide me with some technical support for this unit?
I tried calling the 800-846-2301 & 877-485-1464 numbers and they say they cannot help due to bankruptcy situation.
Serial #003862273
The unit hangs during boot.
I replaced the hard drive and tried using system restore discs but the unit goes thru restore process and keeps recirculating back to the restore start screen.
This happens over and over again.
Can someone provide me with some technical support for this unit?
I tried calling the 800-846-2301 & 877-485-1464 numbers and they say they cannot help due to bankruptcy situation.
I've seen this happen with hard drives that aren't configured properly in the BIOS. Have you checked your BIOS hard drive settings as they pertain to the hard drive?
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Can you be more specific?
Its a SATA drive and theres really not much you can do for that...
Its a SATA drive and theres really not much you can do for that...
ASKER
It happens with OEM hard drive or new hard drive.
If the drive is SATA then you will need to download the SATA drivers for your hard drive. During the setup or restore phase on the bottom of your screen you should see (very briefly) an option to select F6 to install manufacturer drivers. This happens just after the setup or restore starts and it is very quick. If you are presented with this option you can then insert your floppy or media that contains the SATA drivers. When prompted simply select the correct location and driver.
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it doesnt get that far.
I cant get past the revolving system restore start screen.
No matter what I do it goes thru the restore then back to restore start screen.
Its like the MB is trashed...
I cant get past the revolving system restore start screen.
No matter what I do it goes thru the restore then back to restore start screen.
Its like the MB is trashed...
Try to run the unit off a live CD (e.g. Knoppix; Ubuntu). If it runs, it isn't a mobo issue, probably. Youu can leave the HD out. Try running a memory testing utility also; the UBCD is a good thing to have around.
Are all peripherals removed, like PC-Cards, external mouse etc?
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Are all peripherals removed, like PC-Cards, external mouse etc?
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