Error Messages - Gateway E-4400 System Manual

Error messages

This section lists common error messages that may be displayed on your
monitor. These messages often indicate procedural errors such as an incorrect
keystroke or a write-protected diskette. Some messages, however, may indicate
a problem that requires you to consult the troubleshooting section of this
manual.
Error Message
Access denied.
Bad command or file name.
Base memory [xxx]
expansion.
Checking RAM on disk
controller.
CD is not recognized.
Data error.
Decreasing available
memory.
Diskette drive is not
recognized.
Diskette drive 0 seek to
track 0 failed.
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Troubleshooting
Solutions
Try saving to a new file or diskette.
Move the write-protection tab over the hole on
the back of the diskette.
Make sure you entered the right command.
Verify the specified drive and try it again. If you
are trying to exit MS-DOS to return to
Windows, type exit and press
This is an informational message only. No
action is required.
Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Enter the
BIOS Setup utility, then verify the parameter
values.
See "The CD drive is not recognized by the
system" on page 73 for possible solution.
Run ScanDisk on the reported disk.
Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Enter the
BIOS Setup utility, then verify the parameter
values.
See "The diskette drive is not recognized by
the system" on page 78 for possible solution.
Enter the BIOS Setup utility, then verify the
diskette drive parameters.
Check the diskette drive cables. Make sure Pin
1 on the cable aligns with Pin 1 on the
connector.
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ENTER