Error Messages - Gateway E-5400 System Manual

Error messages

This section lists common error messages that may appear 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-ROM 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 certain you entered the right command.
Verify the specified drive, then try it again.
If you are trying to exit MS-DOS to return to
exit,
Windows, type
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/DVD drive is not recognized by
the system" on page 87 for a 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 92 for a possible
solution.
Enter the BIOS Setup utility, then verify the
diskette drive parameters.
Check the diskette drive cables. Make sure
that Pin 1 on the cable aligns with Pin 1 on
the connector.
then press E
.
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