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#1 irish70

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Posted 20 November 2009 - 07:30 PM

I have a similar issue.Upon restart of my computer I get the message,
For Realtek RTL8139(x)/8130/810x PCI Fast Ethernet Controller v2.17 (051202)
PXE-E61: Media test failure,check cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting PXE ROM.
Operating System not found

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Posted 21 November 2009 - 10:33 AM

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Posted 21 November 2009 - 11:30 AM

That message indicates that your system is trying to boot from the network, not the hard drive.

First thing...enter the BIOS/Setup...and verify that the hard drive is selected as the first boot device.

Also check the data and time indicated in the BIOS and see if it's accurate.

At times, when the CMOS battery weakens...it makes the BIOS settings and system function in an unexpected manner.

This may be corrected by replacing the CMOS battery.

CMOS Battery Replacement - http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/art...cmosreplace.asp. Ignore any instruction to write down CMOS settings, that instruction is dated and unnecessary today.

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