Subject

    Computer Science

    Topic

    Computer Hardware

    After installing a brand-new hard drive, the PC reports “Invalid media.” What should you do next?

    a)
    Partition and format the disk
    b)
    Immediately install the OS
    c)
    Replace the SATA/IDE cable
    d)
    Disable LBA in BIOS

    Explanation

    New disks lack a partition table and file system. Use disk tools to create a partition and format it. Only after that will the OS treat the media as valid. Cable/BIOS issues show different errors.

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