Abstract: "NO BOOTABLE MEDIA" ERROR WITH 4.2GB IDE HARDFILES SYMPTOM: After installing an IBM 4.2GB IDE hardfile that has been preloaded or previously installed in another system, the following, or similar POST error message is displayed: "162 Configuration Change No Bootable Media" PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS: This tip applies to the IBM PC300XL Machine Type 6588, and IBM IntelliStation M-Pro Machine Type 6888 installed with the IBM Model DCAA-34330, 4.2GB IDE hardfile with 8192 cylinders. The hardfile will have been formatted and preloaded in another system prior to being installed into the above mentioned models. FIX: The IBM Model DCAA-34330 IDE hardfile with 8192 cylinders must be repartitioned and reformatted in the IntelliStation M-Pro or PC300XL system it is intended to be used in prior to being installed with an operating system. SAS KEYWORDS: PSY2 PSY2FDSK PSVP PSVPFDSK DCAA34330 HLPCTR_5643 D/T6588 D/T6888 6588 6888 UNCLASSIFIED