Satellite Pro L10 - I can't install Win XP - PXE - E61:Media test failure

Hello

I was wondering if any1 can help just bought a 2nd hand toshiba satellite computer laptop pro L10
Model - PSL15E-00L0179I

It has been wiped and when I charged it up it has developed in DOS, but won't let you enter any command all it says is -.

PXE-check the cable of E61:Media test failure
PXE - M0F: Exit PXE ROM
Operating system not found

If you press a key, she re - just starting, I loaded my XP installation disc but it will not auto run. You are able to F2 at startup but can't seem to find something that will help you use the drive.

Any info is greatly appreciated and I have limited computer technical knowledge so just as easy to understand as possible thank you

Dean

Hello

PXE - E61:Media test failed is displayed because the laptop is trying to boot from LAN.
This can happen because the LAN option has been fixed in the first start position in the BIOS or because the phone didn t find any other sources bootable.

In many cases, this can happen because the HARD drive was not recognized.
Check if the HARD drive is visible in the BIOS must include details of the HARD drive in the BIOS
If this isn't the case, then the HARD drive is unavailable due to hardware problem.

It would also be possible that your CD/DVD drive cannot read the disc, and so the laptop can not boot from the disc.

All these questions can be releated to hardware failure... ODD or HDD, or both...

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