Storage Device BIOS Messages

Note: BIOS messages are used for assisting in troubleshooting the computer. If unsure of what to do after receiving a particular message, please contact Gateway® Technical Support for assistance.

Message Displayed Description
Primary Master Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Primary Slave Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Slave could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Secondary Master Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Master could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Slave could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
3rd Master Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the third IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
3rd Slave Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the third IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
4th Master Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the fourth IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
4rd Slave Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the fourth IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
5th Master Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the fifth IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
5th Slave Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the fifth IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
6th Master Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the sixth IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
6th Slave Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the sixth IDE controller could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Primary Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Primary Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Slave failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Secondary Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Master failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Secondary Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Slave failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
3rd Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 3rd IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
3rd Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 3rd IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
4th Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the fourth IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
4th Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the fourth IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
5th Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the fifth IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
5th Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the fifth IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
6th Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the sixth IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
6th Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the sixth IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
S.M.A.R.T. Capable but Command Failed The BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. message to a hard drive, but the command transaction failed. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard drive.
S.M.A.R.T. Command Failed The BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. message to a hard drive, but the command transaction failed. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard drive.
S.M.A.R.T. Status BAD, Backup and Replace A S.M.A.R.T. capable hard drive sends this message when it detects imminent failure. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard drive.
S.M.A.R.T. Capable and Status BAD A S.M.A.R.T. capable hard drive sends this message when it detects imminent failure. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard drive.