This is so strang 1. Step 2. One can feel a slight vibration upon touching the hard drive, and if the vibration is not there, the hard disk is not detected or did not start. You will lose any data that was saved in the hard disk so use this method if you are absolutely sure you don’t need the data in the hard drive. Several models of notebook computers do not come with CD/DVD drives, and must use an external USB drive or other solution. To do so, skip to. Off head, HP servers usually use the key F8 to access configuration. If the Quick Test does not find a problem, run the Extensive Test (2 hours or more). Check the drive name in Device Manager, and then reinstall the drive in Device Manager to determine if Windows is able to recognize the drive. If the hard drive passes the Quick Test, but a there is still a problem with the hard drive, run the Extensive Test. If you have a new notebook computer, make sure the computer actually has a CD/DVD drive. It's like I have not even plugged it in. HP Consumer Desktop PCs - Boot Device Not Found (3F0) or Automatic Repair Errors, HP Consumer Notebook PCs - Boot Device Not Found (3F0) or Automatic Repair Errors, HP PCs - Installing and Using Intel Optane, HP Consumer PCs - Using the HP Cloud Recovery Tool (Windows 10, 7). ; 2. The drive name is removed from the list (and the DVD/CD-ROM drives category is removed if there is only one drive). Connect No Detected Hard Drive to Another Desktop/Laptop as a Second HDD. Click here, Connect with HP support faster, manage all of your devices in one place, view warranty information and more. Re: No disk drives detected on DL380 G6 Did you apply the latest firmware and Option ROM to you server, controller and firmware on the drives. Audio or sound issues? When the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics menu displays, click, The Hard Drive Quick Test begins. If that is the case, then it is time to find your HP recovery disk set or USB recovery media that you should have created. Turn on the computer and wait for Windows to start. A copy of the registry has saved for back-up purposes to the Documents folder. So, before going to the solutions, let’s have a quick glance at the reasons why Windows 10 does not recognize the new hard drive. Scan for hardware changes again to attempt to detect the drive. Answer 5 / 5. pbfloyd Posts 4 Registration date Thursday November 1, 2012 Status Member Last seen November 2, 2012 4 Replace the cover and plug in the power, keyboard, mouse, and video cables. If the drive is still not detected, close Device Manager, reseat the drive cables if necessary, and skip to Reset the computer power to reset power. Turn back on the system, and check if the hard disk is spinning. Please wait while we gather your contact options. The information is also available in. See your browser's documentation for specific instructions. When it starts it says "no hard drive is detected!" If so, select your model number from the list. HP can identify most HP products and recommend possible solutions. If the Hard Drive Test displays an error message and a warranty ID code, contact HP. See your browser's documentation for specific instructions. Your session on HP Customer Support has timed out. Can't see the hard drive in Windows 10. Turn off the computer and wait five seconds. We apologize for this inconvenience and are addressing the issue. If your hard drive shows up and you can access your data on the drive, congratulations. Step 3. If CD/DVD drive name is missing displays, the drive is not being detected by Windows. If a window does not open when you insert a disc into the drive and the drive does not display in File Explorer, it might be a problem with the BIOS. This isnt a new pc. 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