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Message
CMOS Shutdown Register Read/Write
Error
Cache Error/External Cache Bad
Does not boot from drive A (floppy disk drive) or other expected boot device
Reason
Boot disk is corrupt or does not have the
correct boot utilities.
Boot sequence may be set to C, A, in
which case the machine will not boot from
A if there is an operating system on C.
BIOS is corrupted.
Floppy disk drive is not recognized
Reason
BIOS is not configured properly.
Power cable or data cable is not connected.
System hard disk drive is not recognized
Reason
Power cable or data cable is not connected.
SCSI termination is enabled on the hard
disk drive you installed.
Some viruses cause the system to not
recognize hard disk drives.
CD-ROM drive is not recognized
Reason
Power cable or data cable is not connected.
Explanation and Solution
The shutdown register for CMOS RAM failed. Call
the Customer Response Center.
The external cache is faulty. Call the Customer
Response Center.
Solution
Replace the bootable diskette with a known working
diskette.
Change the boot sequence. See the System Board
Manual for information on running BIOS Setup and
changing the boot sequence.
Load a new BIOS to the system's flash memory.
See the System Board Manual.
Solution
Reconfigure the floppy disk drive parameters in
BIOS Setup. See the System Board Manual for
information on running BIOS Setup and changing
the boot sequence.
Open the base unit and ensure the power cable and
data cable are connected.
Solution
Open the base unit and ensure the power cable and
data cable are connected.
Disable SCSI termination. See the documentation
delivered with the hard disk drive.
Run a virus scan program that checks the Master
Boot Record. Clear any viruses detected by the
program.
Solution
Open the base unit and ensure the power cable and
data cable are connected.
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