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    New Compal Won't Boot

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by djlevy, Jun 2, 2007.

  1. djlevy

    djlevy Newbie

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    Just put together a Compal HEL81

    When I initially power up, I get the following error message

    PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
    PXE-M0F: Exiting PXE ROM

    Any suggestions as to what is going on?

    Thanks
     
    djlevy, Jun 2, 2007
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  2. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Did you install an OS?
    Try this:
    Its for desktop mobos but it should apply to you.
    http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs-002860.htm
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 2, 2007
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  3. pyro9219

    pyro9219 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    That's when your BIOS is trying to boot from an Intel network card. You need to change your boot order I'm guessing.
     
    pyro9219, Jun 2, 2007
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Also make sure your hdd and ODD cables are secure.
     
    Kdawgca, Jun 2, 2007
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