POST Errors: Boot

Error Message

Description

Boot Failure

This is a generic error message indicating the BIOS could not boot from a particular device. This message is usually followed by other information concerning the device.

Invalid Boot Diskette

A diskette was found in the drive, but it is not configured as a bootable diskette.

Drive Not Ready

The BIOS was unable to access the drive because the drive indicated it was not ready for data transfer. This is often reported by drives when no media is present.

A: Drive Error

The BIOS attempted to configure the A: drive during POST, but was unable to properly configure the device. This may be due to a bad cable or a faulty diskette drive.

B: Drive Error

The BIOS attempted to configure the B: drive during POST, but was unable to properly configure the device. This may be due to a bad cable or a faulty diskette drive.

Insert BOOT diskette in A:

The BIOS attempted to boot from the A: drive, but could not find a proper boot diskette.

Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot Device.

BIOS could not find a bootable device in the system and/or removable media drive does not contain media.