Gateway ALR 8300 Error messages

Error messages

This section lists common error messages that may be displayed on the monitor. These messages often indicate procedural errors such as an incorrect keystroke or a write-protected disk. Some messages, however, may indicate a problem that requires you to consult the troubleshooting section of this manual.

Error Message	Solutions
Access denied.	Try saving to a new file or disk.
	Move the write-protect tab over the hole on
	the back of the disk.
Bad command or file	Make certain you entered the right command.
name.	Verify the specified drive and try it again.
	If you are trying to exit MS-DOS to return to
	Windows, type ANEJ and press ENTER.
Base memory [xxx]	This is an informational message only. No
expansion.	action is required.
Checking RAM on disk	Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Enter
controller.	BIOS Setup and verify the parameter values.
CD-ROM is not	See “The system does not recognize the
recognized.	CD-ROM drive.” on page 79.
Data error.	Run ScanDisk on the reported disk.
Decreasing available	Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Enter
memory.	BIOS Setup and verify the parameter values.
Diskette drive is not	See “The diskette drive is not recognized by
recognized.	the system.” on page 82.
Diskette drive 0 seek to	Enter BIOS Setup and verify the diskette drive
track 0 failed.	parameters.
	Check the diskette drive cables. Make certain
	pin 1 on the cable aligns with pin 1 on the
	connector.
Diskette drive reset failed.	Enter BIOS Setup and verify the diskette drive
	parameters.
	Check the diskette drive cables. Make certain
	pin 1 on the cable aligns with pin 1 on the
	connector.
Diskette read failed - strike	Make certain the boot diskette contains the
F1 to retry boot.	command.com file.
	Use the configuration utility (if applicable) to
	verify the drive or controller configuration.
	Press F1 to try the boot again.

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