Troubleshooting a Pentium 3 500mhz Boot Error - Expert Assistance Needed

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around troubleshooting a boot error encountered on a Pentium 3 500MHz computer, specifically a PXE Error indicating a potential issue with booting from a network. Participants explore various potential causes and solutions related to BIOS settings, hardware connections, and network configurations.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports a PXE Error on boot and suggests it may relate to drive data cables, having already replaced them without resolution.
  • Another participant advises checking the BIOS boot options to determine if the system is attempting to boot from a network or an internal drive.
  • A different participant speculates that "PXE" could refer to the power supply and recommends reseating the power cables.
  • Another participant clarifies that PXE stands for Network Preboot Execution Environment and suggests removing the network card if remote booting is not intended, as well as ensuring PXE is disabled in the BIOS if not needed.
  • A later reply indicates that one participant's suggestion resolved the original poster's issue.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views on the cause of the PXE Error and potential solutions, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to take.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding assumptions about the user's intended boot method and the specific BIOS settings, which are not fully detailed in the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar boot errors on older computer systems, particularly those with knowledge of BIOS configurations and hardware troubleshooting.

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I have an pentium 3 500mhz, when bi turn it on i get the following message on the first screen : PXE Error check cable, i assume that it means the drive data cables, so i changed them all, still the same problem remains. can anyone help
 
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Try checking your boot options in the BIOS to see what they are set for. Were you trying to boot from a network, or an internal drive?
 
My guess would be "pxe" is power supply. Try reaseating the power cables.
 
PXE stands for Network Preboot Execution Environment, which is a system in the network card that allows the computer to be booted remotely, I assume you are trying to remotely boot, and if you aren't I would try to remove the network card and try to boot without it and see if it works. Also, PXE is set up in the BIOS, so if you don't use it, make sure it is disabled in the bios, if you are using it, make sure you have the correct server and address to contact.
 
THANKS LYUOKDEA You cured my problem.:smile:
 

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