[comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware] Need information - Boot up problem

stephenkwok@pasm07.enet.dec.com (Stephen Kwok - DEC PASO HK) (09/26/90)

	My AT compatible had the following problem when I turn it on, can 
	anyone tell me what's happening?

	(1) Power up the AT compatible
	(2) Hard disk (ST251-1) light on all the time
	(3) Nothing appear on the screen ( no memory count, etc)

	if I do the following, I may boot up the system.

	(1) Power up the AT compatible
	(2) Hard disk light on all the time
	(3) Nothing appear on the screen ( no memory count, etc)
	(4) Power off and on again
	(5) repeat (4) for a few times until hard disk light on then off
	(6) memory count appear on the screen
	(7) system up as normal

	It looks like if the hard disk light on then off after power up,
	the system works normal.

	Thanks in advance to whoever's help.

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