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8/4 APRICOT 340 OWNER’S HANDBOOK
Beep codes
The computer uses special audio beep codes to signal certain
hardware faults. If you hear a beep code which is not accompanied
by a POST error message, call your supplier or authorized
maintainer.
Failure to boot
On completion of POST, the computer attempts to boot from a
system diskette or bootable hard disk partition. The table below lists
some of the messages that might appear during the boot sequence.
Boot failure message Explanation
Non-system disk or disk error The diskette drive contains a non-system diskette.
Replace it with a system diskette and press F1.
Diskette read failure The diskette is either not formatted or defective.
Replace it with a system diskette and press F1.
No boot sector on fixed disk 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.
Fixed disk read failure The hard disk may be defective. Press F1 to retry.
Make sure that the drive is correctly specified
with the BIOS Setup utility. If the problem
persists, insert a system diskette, press F1, back-
up the data held on the defective hard disk and
try reformatting it.
No boot device available This may indicate a fault in the diskette or hard
disk drive, or perhaps a damaged system diskette.
Press F1 to retry, using another system diskette if
possible. Make sure that the Startup Devices
option is correctly specified with the BIOS Setup
utility. If the problem persists, consult your
supplier or an authorized maintainer.