S.M.A.R.T. problem with hard drive

[AlexMc]

Does anyone know what could cause the error

Primary HDD S.M.A.R.T.: Command Failure

The computer displays a "Press F1 to continue message" and will not boot.

Do you think that the HDD needs replacing?

 

[AndyHui]

SMART stands for Self Monitoring And blah blah....I forget what RT stands for. SMART capability on the hard drive tests for errors and response times from the hardware itself.

If you get consistent SMART failures or you are unable to boot, the hard drive is pretty much dead. You should always perform a backup if you get 2 consecutive SMART messages on POST.

 

[AlexMc]

Thanks. Guess I'll be taking the drive in for an RMA tomorrow.
So this is why your supposed to make those backup thingys

 

[jasonlee123]

Try disabling Self monitoring analysis and reporting technology in the BIOS.

 

[AlexMc]

Tried already. Still won't boot. Thanks anyway.