jthacker70
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This is my first build and my HDD light is always on. I am certain I have the cable pluged into the motherboard correct.. but could it be the hard drive is always running??
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HDD light
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Hard drive is always running anyway, unless you have one that has powerdown capabilities.
You have a drive select indicator light problem, and most are just ignored if everything is working OK.
Ed Fair
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You have a drive select indicator light problem, and most are just ignored if everything is working OK.
Ed Fair
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jthacker70
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Ignore it was what i was planning on doing but i noticed one time when i took the case off that the HDD was really hot.. i have a case fan (120mm) and i'm not sure if the heat is normal
Some run hot, but generally the newer ones are cooler.
What are you using?
Ed Fair
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What are you using?
Ed Fair
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jthacker70
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100 GB E.I.D.E. DRIVES 7200 RPM, 8.9 ms, 8 MB, Ultra-ATA/ 100 ( OEM, PRIVATE LABEL BY MDT , 8 Months warranty from us)
Note: This harddrive is originally made by WD, label by MDT (See picture on the left). All OEM harddrives has technical support & warranty from us.
But i'm not too concerned.. i hope it is just a minor issue and not something to be concerned about
Note: This harddrive is originally made by WD, label by MDT (See picture on the left). All OEM harddrives has technical support & warranty from us.
But i'm not too concerned.. i hope it is just a minor issue and not something to be concerned about
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