Tip & How-To about Acer Aspire 3680 Laptop

PXE-E61: Media Test Failure

Issue:

My computer gets this message when I try to boot it:

PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
PXE-M0F: Exiting Intel PXE ROM.

Solution:

Your computer is set to boot from the network (PXE = Netboot).
Go to your BIOS and make sure you boot from your hard drive.

Remarks:

Shouldn't be enabled by default

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pxe e61 check cable message

"Intel UNDI, PXE-2.1 (build 082)
Copyright (C) 1997-2000 Intel Corporation

For Realtek RTL8101E/8102E PCI-E Ethernet Controller v.105 (071227)
PXE-E61: Media test failure, check cable
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sounds like a driver issue try to go to toshiba's website and download the latest drivers for the NIC card.

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when trying to reboot I'm getting this pxe-e61: media failure

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Copyright (C) 1997-2000 Intel Corporation

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install new NIC drivers from your laptop manufacture's site.

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wile I am trying to boot it up it goes in to a loop

Hello.

That error message usually refers to a hard disk failure. Your hard disk cable could be loose or faulty. Or, your hard drive would need to be replaced.

I'd suggest to check the cable and run your system's hardware diagnostics (often F2 or F12) when your system boots.

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