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Solutions to the blue screen or desktop failure of industrial computers

2025-03-18 10:46:23

Industrial computers play an important role in the field of industrial automation. However, sometimes during the startup process, you may encounter a blue screen or be unable to enter the desktop after the industrial computer enters the Windows icon. This article will provide you with a common solution to help you solve this problem.

1. Enter BIOS setup
2. Change SATA mode
3. Restart the IPC
4. Conclusion

1. Enter BIOS setup

Start the industrial computer and press the corresponding key (usually Del, F2 or F10) during the boot process to enter the BIOS setup interface. Different brands of industrial computers may have different keys. You can try pressing the result key first. If it doesn't work, confirm it according to your device.

2. Change SATA mode

1. In the BIOS setup interface, look for an option similar to "SATA Configuration" or "SATA Mode". This option is usually located under the "Advanced" or "Storage" menu, and the specific location may also vary depending on different BIOS versions.

2. After entering the "SATA Configuration" or "SATA Mode" option, there are usually several optional modes, such as "IDE", "AHCI" or "RAID". If it is currently set to "RAID" or "AHCI" mode, try changing it to "IDE" mode. The purpose is to ensure a SATA mode setting that is compatible with Windows.

3. Save the changes and exit the BIOS setup. Usually, you can use the designated key (such as the F10 key) to save and exit the BIOS setup interface.

3. Restart the IPC

After completing the above steps, restart the IPC and observe whether the blue screen or inability to enter the desktop problem still occurs. After changing the SATA mode, the IPC should be able to boot normally and enter the desktop behind the Windows icon.

4. Conclusion

By following the above steps to change the SATA mode, it is expected that the blue screen or inability to enter the desktop problem of the IPC will be solved. Make sure to enter the BIOS setup interface, find the SATA mode option, and change it to a mode compatible with Windows (such as IDE mode); then save the changes and restart the IPC. This process can be particularly useful for systems like a 4u rackmount computer, a portable industrial pc, or even an Advantech industrial pc. Whether you're troubleshooting an industrial rackmount pc, a 1u rack pc, or a rugged tablet pc OEM, ensuring the SATA mode aligns with your operating system is key. For more specialized devices like an industrial pc with GPU, an IP65 laptop, or the best tablet for motorcycle navigation, this fix can prevent boot issues. Many rugged tablet manufacturers also recommend checking SATA compatibility during setup to avoid similar problems.

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Solutions to the blue screen or desktop failure of industrial computers

Table of Contents

1. Enter BIOS setup

2. Change SATA mode

3. Restart the IPC

4. Conclusion

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