Error Messages - Gateway E-5200 Maintaining And Troubleshooting

66 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System

Error Messages

This section lists common error messages that may be displayed on your
monitor.
Error Message
Access denied.
Bad command or file
name.
Base memory [xxx]
expansion.
Checking RAM on disk
controller.
CD-ROM is not
recognized.
Data error.
Decreasing available
memory.
Diskette drive is not
recognized.
Diskette drive 0 seek to
track 0 failed.
Diskette drive reset failed.
Diskette read failed - strike
F to retry boot.
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Solutions
Try saving to a new file or diskette.
Move the write-protection tab over the hole
on the back of the diskette.
Make certain you entered the right command.
Verify the specified drive and try it again.
This is an informational message only. No
action is required.
Your Setup configuration is incorrect. Enter
Setup and verify the setting values.
See "The system does not recognize the CD-
ROM drive" on page 56.
Run Check Disk on the reported disk.
Your Setup configuration is incorrect. Enter
Setup and verify the setting values.
See "The diskette drive is not recognized by
the system" on page 57.
Enter Setup and verify the diskette drive
settings.
Check the diskette drive cables. Make certain
Pin 1 on the cable aligns with Pin 1 on the
connector.
Enter Setup and verify the diskette drive
settings.
Check the diskette drive cables. Make certain
Pin 1 on the cable aligns with Pin 1 on the
connector.
Make certain the boot disk contains the
command.com file.
Use the configuration utility (if applicable) to
verify your drive or controller configuration.
Press F to try the startup again.
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