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Bad command or file name
Bad error-correction code(ECC)
on disk read
Controller has failed
Boot: Couldn't find NTLDR
CAUTION! NVRAM_CLR jumper is
installed on system board.
Please run SETUP.
CD-ROM drive not found
CPUs with different level 2 
cache sizes detected
Data error
Decreasing available memory
Diskette drive 0 seek failure
Diskette drive 1 seek failure
Diskette read failure
Diskette subsystem reset failed
Diskette write protected
Drive not ready
Embedded server management error
Embedded server management is
not present
Gate A20 failure
General failure
Hard disk controller failure
Hard disk drive read failure
Hard disk failure
Invalid configuration
information - please run SETUP
program
Command entered does not exist, is
faulty, or is not in pathname specified.
Faulty diskette/CD-ROM subsystem
or hard-disk drive subsystem
(defective system board)
A nonbootable diskette formatted with
Win-dows NT was detected in the 
diskette drive.
The NVRAM_CLR jumper is
installed.
Improperly connected or missing CD-
ROM drive.
Two different types of
microprocessors are installed
Faulty diskette, diskette drive, or
hard-disk drive
One or more memory modules
improperly seated or faulty
Faulty or improperly inserted diskette,
incorrect configuration settings in
System Setup program, loose
diskette/CD-ROM interface cable
Faulty diskette, faulty or improperly
connected diskette/CD-ROM
Faulty diskette/CD-ROM controller
(defective system board) 
Diskette write-protect feature
activated
Diskette missing from or improperly
inserted in diskette drive
Embedded server management
memory may be temporarily corrupted
Faulty keyboard controller (defective
system board) 
Operating system corrupted or not
installed properly
Incorrect configuration settings in
System Setup program, improperly
connected hard-disk drive, faulty
hard-disk drive controller subsystem
(defective system board), or loose
power cable
Incorrect configuration settings in
System Setup program, or faulty
battery 
assistance.
Faulty command and syntax, or incorrect filename.
Replace the system board. See
"Getting
obtaining technical assistance.
A nonbootable diskette is preventing the system from booting.
Remove the diskette to boot the system from the hard-disk drive or
from a bootable diskette.
Remove the NVRAM_CLR jumper. See "Figure A-2" for jumper
location. Run the System Setup program to correct the diskette
drive type. See
"Using the System Setup Program," in the User's Guide for
instructions.
Check that the diskette drive/CD-ROM drive unit is seated
properly against the interposer board on the peripheral cage. See
"Inside the
System," for the location of the diskette drive/CD-ROM
drive. Replace the drive. See
"Installing a Device That Uses the
System's Integrated SCSI
Controller" in "Installing Drives." If the
problem still persists, see
"Getting
Help," for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
Install a correct version of the microprocessor so both micro-
processors have the same level 2 cache size. See
Replacing a
Microprocessor" in "Installing System Board Options."
Replace the diskette, diskette drive, or hard-disk drive. See
"Installing
Drives."
Remove and reseat the memory modules. See
Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the problem
persists, replace the memory modules. See
Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the problem still
persists, see
"Getting
Help," for instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
Replace the diskette. Run the System Setup program to correct the
diskette drive type. See "Using the System Setup Program," in the
User's Guide for instructions. Check that the diskette drive/CD-
ROM drive unit is seated properly against the interposer board on
the peripheral cage. See
"Installing
Drives."
Check that the diskette drive/CD-ROM drive unit is seated
properly against the interposer board on the peripheral cage. See
"Installing
Drives."
Replace the system board. See
"Getting
obtaining technical assistance.
Move the write-protect tab on the diskette.
Reinsert or replace the diskette.
Shut down the system to clear the memory, and then restart the
system. If the problem persists, see
on obtaining technical assistance.
Replace the system board. See
"Getting
obtaining technical assistance.
Reinstall the operating system.
Check the hard-disk drive configuration settings in the System
Setup program. See "Using the System Setup Program," in the
User's Guide for instructions. Reinstall the hard-disk drive. See
"Installing
Drives." Check the interface cable and power cable
connections to the backplane board. See
Check the System Setup configuration settings. See "Using the
System Setup Program," in the User's Guide for instructions.
Replace the battery. See
"Replacing the System
"Installing System Board Options."
Help," for instructions on
"Adding or
"Removing Memory
"Removing Memory
Help," for instructions on
"Getting
Help," for instructions
Help," for instructions on
"Installing
Drives."
Battery" in

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