Sony PCG-SRX77, Service Manual

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VAIO® Computer Quick Start
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My computer starts, but a BIOS error appears.
❑ When the computer’s internal backup battery is low on power, it may not
start your system properly. The message “Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to
setup” appears at the bottom of the screen. Follow these steps:
1 Press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2 Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.
3 Press to select System Time, then set the time (hour: minute:
second). Press Enter.
4 Press to select Exit, then press to select Get Default Values. The
message “Load default configuration now?” appears.
5 Select Yes and press Enter.
6 Select Exit (Save Changes), and then press Enter. The message “Save
configuration changes and exit now?” appears.
7 Select Yes, and then press Enter. The computer restarts.
My computer starts, but the message “Operating system not
found” appears and Windows does not start.
❑
If you have connected an external floppy disk drive, make sure there is no
floppy disk in the floppy disk drive (non-bootable).
❑ If a non-bootable disk is in the drive, follow these steps:
1 Turn off the computer, and then remove the floppy disk.
2 Restart the computer and confirm that Windows starts properly.
❑
If Windows still does not start, follow the steps below to initialize the BIOS:
1 Remove any disk from the floppy disk drive.
2 Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.
3 Turn off the computer and then turn it on.
4 Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS setup menu
screen appears.
5 Press the directional arrow keys to select the Exit menu.
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