Error Message | Solutions |
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Diskette read failed - | Make certain the boot disk contains the |
strike F1 to retry boot. | Command.com file. |
| Use the configuration utility (if applicable) to |
| verify your drive or controller configuration. |
| Press F1 to try the boot again. |
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Gate A20 failure. | You may have an XT keyboard connected |
| to an AT system or vice versa. Make certain |
| the keyboard is configured to work with the |
| appropriate system. Some keyboards have |
| a switch to select either AT or XT. |
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Hard disk controller | Make certain the hard disk cable is properly |
failure. | connected. |
| Open the Setup utility program and verify |
| that the correct drive type is selected. |
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Hard disk controller | The drive controller may be defective. Press |
failure - press F1 to try | F1 to retry the boot. |
reboot. | Try running Fdisk and DOS Format. For |
| more information, refer to your DOS |
| documentation. |
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Insert bootable media | |
device. | system.” on page 54. |
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| Backup your files as soon as possible. |
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Insufficient disk space. | Check the free space on the disk volume. If |
| the volume is full or almost full, remove |
| unnecessary files. |
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Invalid configuration | Enter Setup utility and verify the parameter |
information… | values. |
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Invalid password. | Enter your password again, making certain |
| to enter it correctly. |
| If you do not know the password, you may |
| need to reinstall the software you are trying |
| to access. |
| Startup passwords are stored in BIOS. If |
| this password has been set and is |
| unknown, you may be able to reset the |
| password via system board jumper |
| settings. See “Setting the Jumpers” on |
| page 20 for more information. |
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