Re: OT: Hard drive warning at boot time

[SternData]

On 06/21/2013 11:17 AM, Paul Smith wrote:
> Dear All,
>
> Today, I am getting this message at boot time:
>
> "Notice - HD self monitoring system has reported that a parameter has
> exceeded its normal operating range.  Dell recommends that you back up
> your data regularly.  A parameter out of range may or may not indicate
> a potential Hard.    Press F1 to continue , F2 to enter setup"
>
> Is there any reason to be worried about?
>
> My computer is about 3 years old.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Paul

For each drive on your system, try

sudo smartctl -H /dev/sdx

where x=a,b,c,.... etc

If any indicate poor health, then use "--all" in place of -H

However, yeah, it's probably time to get a really good backup and price
a replacement drive.