Ashok Bhiman wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I have an old 8088 which I have taken out after a long time. On booting > I get the display and the RAM test but get a short beep and error code >1701 and the system halts.

Ashok:
       Thats a hardisk failure error. Either the hd is gone or the
controller failed. Try a Low Level format either with Debug or some
sharware utility (HDTEST.*)

You will need to know the Cylinders/Heads/Sectors info. to proceed with
the formatting. You can lookup the Make/Model specs in THEREF42.* or get
it from the manufacturer's website (if they exist!)

Or post the make & model number of your hd and the controller . Somebody
here would be able provide the info you need.

Regards
Harsha Godavari

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