Error message "PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable.", when starting computer.



Document ID: 98080428

 

Posted Date: 2003-03-14

 

Last Updated: 2004-06-24

 

Distribution: View Public Website

 

Applicable Models
Satellite 2800-S201
Satellite 2800-S202
Satellite 2805-S201
Satellite 2805-S202
Satellite 2805-S301
Satellite 2805-S302
Satellite 2805-S401
Satellite 2805-S402
Satellite 2805-S503
Satellite 2805-S603

 

Issue


The following error message may appear as the computer attempts to boot (start the operating system).

PXE-E61: Media text failure, check cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting Intel . . .

This problem occurs on models which have "LAN" listed as a boot option, when "LAN" is in the boot order prior to another bootable device (and if a network connection to a boot server cannot be found).

Resolution


Change the Boot Priority to FDD > CD-ROM > HDD > LAN (Default), or to boot from the LAN, leave LAN as the highest boot priority, but verify that the network connection is good, and that a LAN boot server is available.

Boot Priority options include:

  1. FDD > HDD > CD-ROM > LAN

  2. HDD > FDD > CD-ROM > LAN

  3. FDD > CD-ROM > LAN > HDD

  4. HDD > CD-ROM > LAN > FDD

  5. CD-ROM > LAN > FDD > HDD

  6. CD-ROM > LAN > HDD > FDD

Please see Support Bulletin 98081013 for an explanation of how to access the computer's BIOS Setup.

If none of the suggestions above help, there may be a problem with the hard disk drive. For a list of Toshiba Authorized Service Providers worldwide, please visit http://pcrepair.toshiba.com or call 800-457-7777..

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