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"Jaques du Plessis" <jaquesdp@webmail.co.za> writes:

> Hi i have found the following error on 4.8 4.9 but 5.1
> works except that the bootloader in 5.1 doesnt work many
> other people found the same problem thought it would be
> sorted in 4.9..
> 
> What can i do to avoid the ATA0 Resetting Device in 4.9?

Usually, that error is caused by a hardware problem (frequently, a
marginal ATA cable).  So you usually need to fix the hardware...