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    m11x wont boot??

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by GapItLykAMaori, May 16, 2011.

  1. GapItLykAMaori

    GapItLykAMaori Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, i just got my m11x :)
    however it wont seem to boot. I get this message.....

    Intel UNDI, PXE-2.1 (build 082)
    Copyright (C) 1997-2000 Intel corporation
    For Atheros PCIE Ethernet Controller v2.0.0.9(05/08/09)

    Check cable connection!
    PXE-M0F: Existing Intel PXE ROM

    It just gives louds beeps as well. Any suggestions?

    Cheers
     
    GapItLykAMaori, May 16, 2011
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    In the BIOS, look in the boot options and take the "other devices" or "other" out of the boot sequence. Also check to see if boot from LAN is enabled. If it is, disable it. PXE is a protocol that will enable you to boot from a network drive or server. When it says that it failed, it is because it could not find an OS on the network.
     
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    found the problem... my hard drive wasnt actually plugged in properly after an upgrade :) thnx neways
     
    GapItLykAMaori, May 16, 2011
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