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Error codes and messages 9-17
40 Floppy Disk Controller Error Load the Setup default settings in Setup.
41 Floppy Drive A Error 1. Make sure that the Diskette Drive A parameter setting is correct.
2. Make sure the diskette drive signal cable is properly connected
to the drive and to the system board.
3. Make sure the drive power cable is properly plugged in.
4. If the error persists after doing steps 1 to 3, replace diskette
drive A. It may be defective.
48 Floppy Drive(s) Write Protected 1. Make sure the diskette protection tab is set correctly.
2. Enter Setup. Select
Advanced Options then Security
Options .
3. Make sure that the Diskette Drive parameter is set to Normal.
50 IDE Primary Channel Master Drive
Error 1. Make sure the hard disk signal cable is properly connected to
the drive and to the system board.
2. Make sure the drive power cable is properly connected.
3. Enter Setup and make sure that the IDE 1st Channel Master
parameter is set to Auto.
4. If the error still appears after performing the above steps,
replace the hard disk drive. It may be defective.
51 IDE Primary Channel Slave Drive Error 1. Make sure the hard disk signal cable is properly connected to
the drive and to the system board.
2. Make sure the drive power cable is properly connected.
3. Enter Setup and make sure that the IDE 1st Channel Slave
parameter is set to Auto.
4. If the error still appears after performing the above steps,
replace the hard disk drive. It may be defective.
Table 4: Error codes and messages (Continued)
Error codes Error messages Corrective actions
Note:
If any of the errors persist after performing the listed corrective actions, see “Chapter 2: HelpWare support and services” on
page 2-1 for information on obtaining service.
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