Pretty much every time I start my desktop PC, during POST, I get the blue "Hard Disk error (3F?)", run system diagnostics.
Running full HDD and memory tests shows no faults.
I have 3 HDDs installed. When I remove 2, I still get the error.
Things I have tried, all which produce the same error:
- Connecting just the first HDD to the system, and leaving the other 2 disconnected
- Connecting each of the other 2 HDDs one at a time, so only 1 HDD is connected at any one time
- Moving the SATA data cable to a different SATA port on the motherboard (when I do this, the 3F? drive number changes to match the SATA port used)
- Trying different SATA cables
- Using different SATA power cables
When I boot with no HDDs connected (just my optical drive), it boots OK and lets me know it cant find a bootable disk.
Does it sound like I have an issue with my motherboard. It is a great MB but 2 years old and out of warranty.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.