T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Beep codesThe computer uses special audio beep codes to signal certain hardware faults. If you hear a beep code which is not accompanied by a POST error message, call your supplier or authorized maintainer.
Failure to bootOn completion of POST, the computer attempts to boot from a system diskette or bootable hard disk partition. The table below lists some of the messages that might appear during the boot sequence.
Boot failure message | Explanation |
The diskette drive contains a | |
| Replace it with a system diskette and press F1. |
Diskette read failure | The diskette is either not formatted or defective. |
| Replace it with a system diskette and press F1. |
No boot sector on fixed disk | The hard disk has no active, bootable partition or |
| is not formatted. Insert a system diskette, press |
| F1, and format the hard disk as described in your |
| operating system manuals. |
Fixed disk read failure | The hard disk may be defective. Press F1 to retry. |
| Make sure that the drive is correctly specified |
| with the BIOS Setup utility. If the problem |
| persists, insert a system diskette, press F1, back- |
| up the data held on the defective hard disk and |
| try reformatting it. |
No boot device available | This may indicate a fault in the diskette or hard |
| disk drive, or perhaps a damaged system diskette. |
| Press F1 to retry, using another system diskette if |
| possible. Make sure that the Startup Devices |
| option is correctly specified with the BIOS Setup |
| utility. If the problem persists, consult your |
| supplier or an authorized maintainer. |
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