Mitsubishi Apricot LS Series Owner's Handbook Manual page 92

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Failure to boot
Boot failure message
Non-system disk or disk
error
Diskette read failure
No boot sector on fixed
disk
6/2 LS700 HANDBOOK
computer with that recorded in configuration (CMOS)
memory. During this time, BIOS sign-on and POST
messages are displayed.
If POST detects a hardware fault, one or more POST error
codes and messages are displayed. Your first action should be
to turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then
turn it on again to see if the error is transitory or persistent.
Persistent POST errors may indicate a fault in the system.
◊ Check that all external cables are securely
connected.
◊ Try running the BIOS Setup utility to reconfigure
the system.
◊ Open up the system unit and check that all internal
signal and power cables are securely connected.
If the problem persists, call your supplier or authorised
maintainer.
On completion of POST, the computer attempts to boot
from a system diskette or bootable hard disk. Some of the
messages that might appear during the boot sequence:
Explanation
The diskette drive contains a non-system diskette.
Replace it with a system diskette and press F1.
The diskette is either not formatted or defective.
Replace it with a system diskette and press F1.
The hard disk has no active, bootable partition or is not
formatted. Insert a system diskette, press F1, and
format the hard disk as described in your operating
system manuals.