[comp.sys.ibm.pc] Hard Disk Error Codes

rob@cs.mu.oz.au (Robert Wallen) (06/12/90)

Does anyone have a detailed explanation of the error codes which are displayed
by the BIOS when a device fails at startup?

Specifically the code I am after is 1701(04)

Yes, I have already looked in the IBM Technical Reference and it tells me that
this is a "Fixed Disk Post Error".

Yes, I have already asked my dealer and he says 'the disk doesnt like cold
mornings...'

Thanx in advance,   Rob
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