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Error Messages 115
Diskette read failed - strike
F1
to retry boot.
•
Make certain the boot disk contains the
Command.com file.
•
Use the configuration utility (if applicable) to
verify your drive or controller configuration.
•
Press
F1
to try the boot again.
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.
Hard disk controller failure.
•
Make certain the hard disk cable is properly
connected.
•
Open the BIOS Setup program and verify
that the correct drive type is selected.
Hard disk controller failure -
press
F1
to try reboot.
•
The drive controller may be defective. Press
F1
to retry the boot.
•
Try running Fdisk and DOS Format. For
more information, refer to your DOS
documentation.
Insert bootable media
device.
•
See “The IDE drive is not recognized by the
system.” on page 104.
•
See “The SCSI drive is not recognized by the
system.” on page 104.
•
Backup your files as soon as possible.
Insufficient disk space. •
Check the free space on the disk volume. If
the volume is full or almost full, remove
unnecessary files.
Invalid configuration
information…
•
Enter BIOS Setup and verify the parameter
values.
Error Message Solutions
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