'PXE-E61:Media test failure, check cable...' Please help me.

Xenamorph · 08-15-2005, 05:25 PM

I just got a new computer that someone custom made for me that worked fine until I tried to install a Linksys Wireless Network card, but when I turned my computer on I got this error message:

Intel UNDI, PXE -2.0 (build 082)
Copyright (C) 1997-2000 Intel Corporation
For Realtek RTL81105/81695 Gigabit Ethernet Controller v1.01 (030820)

PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
PXE-MOF: Exiting PXE ROM.

I'm not to experienced with setting up computers 'cause I have never had to so I need to know what exactly to do and what effect it will have... I would like any help on this issue, if you have any questions concerning what hardware I am using with the PC, ask and I'll try to tell you what it is... Thanks in advance for any help provided.

-TCG

Brofar · 08-15-2005, 05:30 PM

For some reason your computer is not booting or cannot boot from the hard drive as originnally intended. It goes through its other boot options, last resort being trying to boot from the network, which fails because there is no cable (Media Test Failure - no cable plugged in in most cases).

Check your IDE cable connection from motherboard to harddrive.

Xenamorph · 08-15-2005, 05:37 PM

Okay, I unpluged and repluged the wire that goes to my HD and MB, now what should I do?

MaesterB · 08-15-2005, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brofar

For some reason your computer is not booting or cannot boot from the hard drive as originnally intended. It goes through its other boot options, last resort being trying to boot from the network, which fails because there is no cable (Media Test Failure - no cable plugged in in most cases).

Check your IDE cable connection from motherboard to harddrive.

BINGO!

Brofar · 08-15-2005, 06:08 PM

Does it boot now?

Check BIOS settings to make sure HDD is one of the boot sources.

Check boot screen to make sure your hard drive shows up.

If both are true but it still doesnt boot, the drive might've become corrupted, try using Windows XP installation CD to repair your install (if it will be neccessery or possible).

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaesterB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brofar

For some reason your computer is not booting or cannot boot from the hard drive as originnally intended. It goes through its other boot options, last resort being trying to boot from the network, which fails because there is no cable (Media Test Failure - no cable plugged in in most cases).

Check your IDE cable connection from motherboard to harddrive.

BINGO!

Yeah, as easy as it is to get a A+ certification, it still means something

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Xenamorph · 08-15-2005, 09:35 PM

Well, I can't find my HDD on the BIOS list or the boot screen so there must be something wrong with the HDD or the cable that connects it to the MB.

Jamsan · 08-15-2005, 09:44 PM

Have u simply tried unplugging it from both ends and plugging it back in?

hans5849 · 08-16-2005, 12:02 AM

don't forget to check the power cord, that happened to me earlier

Xenamorph · 08-16-2005, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamsan

Have u simply tried unplugging it from both ends and plugging it back in?

Yeah

Xenamorph · 08-16-2005, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hans5849

don't forget to check the power cord, that happened to me earlier

I tried that too.

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Xenamorph Junior Member Aug 2005 Last Seen: 08-16-2005 Posts: 5 (#367) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x0	I just got a new computer that someone custom made for me that worked fine until I tried to install a Linksys Wireless Network card, but when I turned my computer on I got this error message: Intel UNDI, PXE -2.0 (build 082) Copyright (C) 1997-2000 Intel Corporation For Realtek RTL81105/81695 Gigabit Ethernet Controller v1.01 (030820) PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable PXE-MOF: Exiting PXE ROM. I'm not to experienced with setting up computers 'cause I have never had to so I need to know what exactly to do and what effect it will have... I would like any help on this issue, if you have any questions concerning what hardware I am using with the PC, ask and I'll try to tell you what it is... Thanks in advance for any help provided. -TCG

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Xenamorph Junior Member Aug 2005 Last Seen: 08-16-2005 Posts: 5 (#367) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x0	Okay, I unpluged and repluged the wire that goes to my HD and MB, now what should I do?

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Xenamorph Junior Member Aug 2005 Last Seen: 08-16-2005 Posts: 5 (#367) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x0	Well, I can't find my HDD on the BIOS list or the boot screen so there must be something wrong with the HDD or the cable that connects it to the MB.

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Jamsan Tweak Minion Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,333 (#67) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x7	Have u simply tried unplugging it from both ends and plugging it back in?

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