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MISSING OPERATING SYSTEM
Problem:
Although the system could read the hard disk and find the active
partition, the operating system files could not be found.
Solution(s): This can be caused by using a drive type number in the BIOS setup
Fixed Disk menu that does not match the type number used to format
the hard disk.
program. Press F3 to enter the Fixed Disk menu. Select the correct
drive type to match the type used to format the disk originally. Save
the changes and reboot the system.
This can also occur if the hard disk is partitioned and one partition is
set active, but the partition is not formatted. Format the partition using
the utilities supplied with your operating system.
NON-SYSTEM DISK OR DISK ERROR
REPLACE AND PRESS ANY KEY WHEN READY
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Problem:
This is caused by an attempt to boot from a disk or diskette that is not
recognized as a system disk; that is no system files exist on the disk or
diskette.
Solution(s): Most often it results when you reboot with a non-system diskette in
the floppy drive, because the BIOS always attempts to boot from the
floppy drive if a diskette is installed.
If you are trying to boot from the hard disk, make sure that you do not
have a diskette in drive A and press any key.
If you are trying to boot from floppy, insert a known good bootable
system diskette in drive A and press any key.
NOT READY READING DRIVE ...
Problem:
This is usually caused by not fully inserting a diskette into the floppy
drive.
Solution(s): Eject the floppy diskette and reinsert making sure that the diskette
seats completely into the floppy drive.
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EPC-23 Hardware Reference
Press CTRL+ALT+ESC to run the BIOS setup
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