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From: hullp@cogsci.berkeley.edu (             )
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Subject: HELP WITH COLD BOOT-UP PROBLEM WANTED!
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Date: 6 Sep 88 21:23:07 GMT
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`s HELP! COLD BOOT-UP PROBLEMS

My XT clone (Mitac 160T) won't boot up (from the hard drive or
from a floppy) when cold.  Unless it's been switched off for less
than 1-3 hours, it gives the error message "Disk boot error".  After
it's been switched on for 1/2 an hour to an hour, it boots up fine.  
I've had the hard drive checked out by the manufacturer (Seagate) 
three times and they say it's fine.

Could this be a symptom of an inadequate power supply?  If so, how
could I test the power supply without buying a new one?

Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated.

Many thanks.
 
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