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IBM IntelliStation M Pro/IBM PC300XL - "No Bootable Media" error with 4.2GB IDE hard files

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SYMPTOM:
After installing an IBM 4.2GB IDE hardfile that has been preloaded or previously installed in another system, the following, or similar POST error message is displayed:

"162 Configuration Change No Bootable Media"

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies to the IBM PC300XL Machine Type 6588, and IBM IntelliStation M-Pro Machine Type 6888 installed with the IBM Model DCAA-34330, 4.2GB IDE hardfile with 8192 cylinders.

The hardfile will have been formatted and preloaded in another system prior to being installed into the above mentioned models.

FIX:
The IBM Model DCAA-34330 IDE hardfile with 8192 cylinders must be repartitioned and reformatted in the IntelliStation M-Pro or PC300XL system it is intended to be used in prior to being installed with an operating system.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2FDSK PSVP PSVPFDSK
DCAA34330 HLPCTR_5643 D/T6588 D/T6888
6588 6888 UNCLASSIFIED


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Hard Drives, Retain

Date Created

12-01-98

Last Updated

25-11-98

Revision Date

23-11-99

Brand

IBM IntelliStation, IBM PC

Product Family

M Pro, PC 300XL

Machine Type

6888, 6588

Model

various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H162342

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