hullp@cogsci.berkeley.edu ( ) (09/07/88)
`s HELP! COLD BOOT-UP PROBLEMS
My XT clone (Mitac 160T) won't boot up (from the hard drive or
from a floppy) when cold. Unless it's been switched off for less
than 1-3 hours, it gives the error message "Disk boot error". After
it's been switched on for 1/2 an hour to an hour, it boots up fine.
I've had the hard drive checked out by the manufacturer (Seagate)
three times and they say it's fine.
Could this be a symptom of an inadequate power supply? If so, how
could I test the power supply without buying a new one?
Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated.
Many thanks.
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ucbvax!hullp!cogsci.UUCP OR: ucb!vax!cogsci.berkeley.edu!hullp Sorceress@cup.portal.com (09/08/88)
I had exactly the same problem when I replaced my 1 meg AT motherboard with an 8 meg 386 one. Yes, the problem is an inadequate power supply. I just went and got a bigger one. Guess what.....no more problem! Hope it helps. Please let me know the outcome.