Error Messages - Gateway 910 Series System Manual

Error messages

This section lists common error messages that you may see. 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 drive is not
recognized
Data error
Decreasing available
memory
Diskette drive is not
recognized
Diskette drive 0 seek to track
0 failed
Solutions
Try saving to a new file or diskette.
Move the write-protection tab over the window
on the back of the diskette.
Make sure you entered the right command.
Make sure the specified drive is correct, then
try again.
If you are trying to exit MS-DOS to return to
Windows, type exit, then press E
This is an informational message only. No
action is required.
Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Open the
BIOS Setup utility, then make sure the settings
are correct.
See "The server does not recognize the CD
drive" on page 75 for a possible solution.
Use Check Disk on the drive with the error.
Your BIOS configuration is incorrect. Open the
BIOS Setup utility, then make sure the settings
are correct.
See "The server does not recognize the
diskette drive" on page 79 for a possible
solution.
Open the BIOS Setup utility, then make sure
the drive settings are correct.
Check the diskette drive cables. Make sure
Pin 1 on the cable aligns with Pin 1 on the
connector.
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