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pxe-e61: media test failure, check cable


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aimster22

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Hi thanks in advance!
I apologize I'm not very computer savy and don't know all the proper terms.

I have a gateway m210 with windows xp. Almost a year ago the port that the power plugs into went bad. A friend of mine opened it up and tried to sader the crack and he temporarily fixed it (I'm going to need a new one) but I was able to charge for a bit and now I get this message when I try to boot it.

Broadcom UNDI, PXE-2.1 (BUILD 082) V2.0.5
COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 Broadcom corporation
copyright © 1997-2000 intel corporation
all rights reserved
PXE-E61: media test failure, check cable

PXE-M0f: exiting broadcom PXE ROM
operating system not found

Did my friend not connect something right, or is it because I haven't turned it on in a really long time.
Did I lose everything that was on my computer?

thanks for helping
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PXE-E61: media test failure, check cable

This often refers to a bad hard drive, or a hard drive that is unplugged/not connected... did your friend forget to plug it back in when he worked on your laptop? Maybe it became jarred loose?

Also, to make sure your boot priority is correct:

When you power on your computer, a Gateway screen will show... it will tell you what key to hit to "enter setup". Tap this key immediately. It is often the delete key. If you missed it, try again.

Look under Boot Priority often located under Advanced BIOS Features. Make sure it is in the order of Floppy, CD, HDD, and disable "Network Boot".

If the hard drive is in fact plugged in, and the boot priority is correct, your hard drive has most likely died. It would be best to seek a professional in your area for replacing your hard drive.
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and disable "Network Boot".

That's usually the main cause of the above error.
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Thanks,

I opened it up and unplugged it and plugged it back in at least twice, so I'm, pretty sure its in there good.
I'll try the other thing when I get home from work.

Here's hoping it isn't bad!
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Let us know!
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ok so I think I'm in the right spot -it's titled - PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
and then gives me the choices

cd-rom drive
removable devices
hard drive
broadcam MBA

in that order, am I in the right spot if so is it lined up correctly?

Thank you again
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Yep and that last entry is your problem entry.
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thanks, can I fix it?
there doesn't seem to be a disable or delete option, just moving it
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there doesn't seem to be a disable or delete option, just moving it

Disable Broadcom, usually this is done by the space key, there should be instructions on what disables and enables at the bottom of the screen. Sometimes they are on the right of the screen.

Also, you can try pressing enter while you have Broadcom highlighted, it may give more options.
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