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Trouble when Starting
Question: Why doesn't the power switch function?
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Make sure the AC power cable is correctly connected to a live wall outlet.
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If the computer is operating with batteries, batteries may be discharged. Connect
the computer to a wall outlet.
Question: Why doesn't Windows start?
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Check whether the floppy disk drive contains a non-system disk. Remove the
floppy disk from the drive, and press any key.
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If you are attempting to boot from the floppy disk drive, check to make sure the
disk is fully inserted and seated into the drive.
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If you attempt to boot from the floppy disk drive, check whether the
Diskette
Drive
is set to the first in
Boot Device Priority
in the
Main
menu of the Setup
Utility.
Question: Why do I get a non-system disk or disk error message?
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You may have inserted a non-bootable disk in the floppy disk drive (either a
defective disk or one without an installed operating system). Remove the disk.
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If this message is issued when you attempt to boot from your hard disk drive,
insert a bootable disk into the floppy disk drive and check the status of your hard
disk drive.
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Check whether the items
Primary Master
is correctly set in the
Main
menu of the
Setup Utility.
Question: Why do I get the message Operating system not found?
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If you get this message when starting from the hard disk, insert the boot up disk
into the floppy disk drive; then check the condition of the hard disk.
