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Troubleshooting
This chapter shows you how to deal with common system problems. Read it
before calling a technician if a problem occurs. Solutions to more serious
problems require opening up the computer. Do not attempt to open the
computer yourself; contact your dealer or authorized service center for
assistance.
Troubleshooting tips
This notebook PC incorporates an advanced design that delivers onscreen error
message reports to help you solve problems.
If the system reports an error message or an error symptom occurs, see "Error
messages" below. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact your dealer. See
"Requesting service" on page 35.
Error messages
If you receive an error message, note the message and take the corrective
action. The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order
together with the recommended course of action.
If you still encounter problems after going through the corrective measures, please contact
your dealer or an authorized service center for assistance. Some problems may be solved
using the BIOS utility.
Error messages
Corrective action
CMOS battery bad
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
CMOS checksum error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Disk boot failure
Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:),
then press <Enter> to reboot.
Equipment configuration
error
Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press
Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.
Hard disk 0 error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Hard disk 0 extended type
error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
I/O parity error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Keyboard error or no
keyboard connected
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Keyboard interface error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Memory size mismatch
Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press
Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.
