IBM A22e manual Errors without messages, Configuration

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Solving computer problems

 

 

Message

Cause and action

 

 

The hard disk password

A hard disk password is set. To use the computer, type the password and

prompt appears.

press Enter. If you still see the same error message, have the computer

 

serviced.

 

 

Hibernation error

The system configuration changed between the time your computer entered

 

hibernation mode and the time it left this mode, and your computer cannot

 

resume normal operation.

 

v Restore the system configuration to what it was before your computer

 

entered hibernation mode.

 

v If the memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file.

Operating system not

Verify the following:

found.

v The hard disk drive is correctly installed.

 

v A startable diskette is in the diskette drive

 

If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the

 

BIOS Setup Utility.

 

 

Fan error

The cooling fan has failed. Have the computer serviced.

 

 

EMM386 Not Installed—

Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS and change a line from

Unable to SET Page

device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE RAM

Frame Base Address

 

 

to

 

device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS

 

and save this file.

 

 

UNSUPPPORTED

If this message is issued, the memory module you have installed exceeds

MEMORY

the capacity of your computer. The computer supports a memory size of

CONFIGURATION:

equal or less than 256MB. Shut down the system and remove the installed

Maximum memory size

Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM).

256MB. Shut down

 

computer and remove

 

extra memory.

 

 

 

CardBus Configuration

Press F1 to go to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to

Error—Device Disabled

load the default setting.

 

Press F10 and then Enter to restart the system.

 

 

Errors without messages

Problem: When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen and the machine does not beep while starting up.

Note: If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, turn off the computer; then turn it on again, and listen again. If you are using an external monitor, refer to External monitor problems.

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