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Error messages
Error messages
These messages often indicate procedural errors such as typing an incorrect keystroke or
trying to save a file to a write-protected diskette. Some messages, however, may indicate
a problem that requires further troubleshooting. These are general messages and do not
represent all possible error messages you might receive.
Diskette drive 0 seek to track 0 failed
■ Restart your server, then open the System Options menu by pressing any key while
your server restarts. When the System Options menu opens, select the BIOS Setup
utility, then press E
NTER . When the BIOS Setup utility opens, make sure that the drive
settings are correct.
Error loading operating system
■ The master boot record may be corrupt. For troubleshooting information, see “The
master boot record is corrupted” on page 219 .
Hard disk controller failure
■ Make sure that the data cables to the hot swap hard drive cage are connected securely.
■ Restart your server, then open the System Options menu by pressing any key while
your server restarts. When the System Options menu opens, select the BIOS Setup
utility, then press E
NTER . When the BIOS Setup utility opens, make sure 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 try to restart the server. For more
information about running diagnostics on your hard drive, see your operating system’s
documentation.
Insert bootable media device
■ Restart your server, then open the System Options menu by pressing any key while
your server restarts. When the System Options menu opens, select the BIOS Setup
utility, then press E
NTER . When the BIOS Setup utility opens, make sure that the correct
hard drive is set as the first bootable drive in the Boot menu.
■ See “Your server does not recognize a SCSI drive” on page 218 for a possible solution.
Invalid configuration information
■ Restart your server, then open the System Options menu by pressing any key while
your server restarts. When the System Options menu opens, select the BIOS Setup
utility, then press E
NTER . When the BIOS Setup utility opens, make sure that the
settings are correct.
■ Reset the BIOS. For more information, see “Resetting the BIOS” on page 158 .
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