Quick Start Manual

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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Error messages
These messages often indicate procedural errors such as typing an incorrect
keystroke or trying to save a file to a write-protected diskette. Some messages,
however, may indicate a problem that requires further troubleshooting.
Diskette drive 0 seek to track 0 failed
■ Restart your server, then open the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and
holding F2 while your server restarts. Make sure that the drive settings are
correct.
Error loading operating system
■ The master boot record may be corrupt. For troubleshooting information,
see “The master boot record is corrupted” on page 141.
Invalid configuration information
■ Restart your server, then open the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and
holding F2 while your server restarts. Make sure that the settings are
correct.
■ Reset the BIOS. For instructions, see “Resetting the BIOS” on page 116.
Invalid partition table
■ The master boot record may be corrupt. For troubleshooting information,
see “The master boot record is corrupted” on page 141.
Invalid password
■ Enter your password again. Some passwords are case sensitive.
■ If you do not know the password, you may need to reinstall the software
you are trying to access.
■ System startup passwords are stored in BIOS. If this password has been set
and you do not know it, you may be able to reset the password through
system board jumper settings. For instructions, see “Resetting BIOS
passwords” on page 118.
Memory size error
■ Restart your server, then open the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and
holding F2 while your server restarts. Save the memory configuration.