Error Messages - Gateway ALR 8200R User Manual

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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 disk. 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.
Diskette drive reset failed.
Solutions
•
Try saving to a new file or disk.
•
Move the write-protection tab over the hole
on the back of the disk.
•
Make certain 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
BIOS Setup and verify the parameter values.
See "The CD-ROM drive is not recognized by
the system." on page 103.
Run ScanDisk on the reported disk.
Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Enter
BIOS Setup and verify the parameter values.
See "The disk drive is not recognized by the
system." on page 107.
•
Enter BIOS Setup and verify the disk drive
parameters.
•
Check the disk drive cables. Make certain pin
1 on the cable aligns with pin 1 on the
connector.
•
Enter BIOS Setup and verify the disk drive
parameters.
•
Check the disk drive cables. Make certain
pin 1 on the cable aligns with pin 1 on the
connector.
.
ENTER