IBM R50series manual Solving computer problems

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Solving computer problems

 

 

Message

Solution

 

 

0177: Bad SVP data, stop

Checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. The

POST task.

system board should be replaced. Have the computer serviced.

 

 

0182: Bad CRC2. Enter

Checksum of the CRC2 setting in the EEPROM is not correct. Go to IBM

BIOS Setup and load

BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to load the default setting. Press

Setup defaults.

F10 and then Enter to restart the system.

 

 

0185: Bad startup

Checksum of the startup sequence setting in the EEPROM is not correct. Go

sequence settings. Enter

to IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to load the default

BIOS Setup and load

setting. Press F10 and then Enter to restart the system.

Setup defaults.

 

 

 

0187: EAIA data access

The access to EEPROM has failed. Have the computer serviced.

error

 

 

 

0188: Invalid RFID

The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1). The system board

serialization information

should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be reinstalled. Have

area

the computer serviced.

 

 

0189: Invalid RFID

The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board

configuration

should be replaced, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the

information area

computer serviced.

 

 

0190: Critical low-battery

The computer turned off because the battery is low. Connect the ac adapter

error

to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully

 

charged one.

 

 

0191: System Security -

The system configuration change has failed. Confirm the operation and try

Invalid remote change

again. To clear the error, enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

requested.

 

 

 

0192: System Security -

The Security Chip has been replaced with a different one. Have the

IBM Embedded Security

computer serviced.

hardware tamper

 

detected.

 

 

 

0199: System Security -

This message is displayed if you enter a wrong supervisor password more

IBM Security password

than three times. Confirm the supervisor password and try again. To clear

retry count exceeded.

the error, enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

 

 

01C8: More than one

Remove a Modem Mini-PCI Card. Otherwise, press Esc to ignore the

modem devices are

warning message. If it does not solve this problem, have the computer

found. Remove one of

serviced.

them. Press <Esc> to

 

continue.

 

 

 

01C9: More than one

Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in Ethernet feature, and you cannot

Ethernet devices are

add another such feature by installing an Ethernet device. If this error

found. Remove one of

message is displayed, remove the Ethernet device that you installed.

them. Press <Esc> to

Otherwise, press Esc to ignore the warning message. If this does not solve

continue.

the problem, have the computer serviced.

 

 

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Contents ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Information about hard disk capacity Important notice for usersImportant regulatory notice for users Iv ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access IBM Vi ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Viii ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Front view Rear view Your ThinkPad at a glanceFeatures Features Specifications Carry your computer properly Important tips Be careful about where and how you workCaring for your ThinkPad computer Be gentle with your computerOther important tips Take care in setting passwordsHandle storage media and drives properly Cleaning your computer display Cleaning the cover of your computerCleaning your computer keyboard Caring for your ThinkPad computer Caring for your ThinkPad computer Solving computer problems Click PC-Doctor Diagnosing problemsTroubleshooting Error messagesSolving computer problems Solving computer problems Solving computer problems Select Security-IBM Predesktop Area-Access IBM Predesktop Solution Errors without messagesProblem Password problem Keyboard problems Power switch problemUltraNav problems Standby or hibernation problems Click Power Management Click Advanced Computer screen problemsBattery problems Hard disk drive problems Startup problem Other problems Computer does not respond From the list, select the mode you want Click OK Double-clickStart setup utility Starting IBM Bios Setup UtilityDouble-clickRecover to factory contents Recovering pre-installed softwareHandling a hard disk drive Upgrading the hard disk driveUpgrading the hard disk drive Upgrading the hard disk drive Replacing the battery Replacing the battery Getting help and service from IBM Getting help on the Web Calling IBM Getting help and serviceIBM FRU Country or region Language Telephone Number Telephone numbersGetting help around the world Getting help and service ΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ Παρ Α. Σηµαντικ οδηγ σχετικ µε την ασϕΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ Καλ ρε και µετασχηµατιστ ΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ Αποθ του πακ επαναϕορτ µπαταρι ΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ ΜπαταρΚΙΝ∆ΥΝΟΣ Προσοχη ∆ σχετικ µε τις προδιαγραϕ των συσκευ laser Πλ τα χ σας µετ το χειρισµ των καλωδ Φυλ αυτ τις οδηγ ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Usage environment and your health Appendix B. Wireless related informationWireless interoperability Authorized Operation Within the United States and Canada Enabling Extended Channel Mode ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Before you call for service Appendix C. Warranty informationWarranty service and support Calling for service What this Warranty Does not Cover Exchange of a Machine or Part How to Obtain Warranty ServiceWhat IBM Will Do to Correct Problems Limitation of Liability Your Additional ResponsibilitiesAmericas Argentina Part 2 Country-unique TermsGoverning Law JurisdictionCanada BrazilPeru North AmericaIndia CAMBODIA, LAOS, and VietnamCAMBODIA, INDONESIA, LAOS, and Vietnam NEW Zealand JapanMalasia EUROPE, Middle EAST, Africa Emea PEOPLE’S Republic of China PRCPhilippines SingaporeHow to Obtain Warranty Service ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide European Union EU Following Terms Apply to ALL EU Countries ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide France EgyptIreland GermanyHungary United Kingdom Items for Which IBM is Not LiableSlovakia Warranty Period Part 3 Warranty InformationCustomer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ Service Types of Warranty ServiceCustomer Carry-In or Mail-In Service On-site ServiceCourier or Depot Service HelpCenter telephone numbers Guarantee supplement for MexicoThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Processing date data Appendix D. NoticesElectronic emission notices References to the Web site addressesEnvironmental notices for Japan Product notice requirementsHandling a disused ThinkPad battery pack Disposing of a disused lithium batteryTrademarks ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices Part Number / Numéro de référence 49P1094 NEW FastSite intranet publisher KEY Features and Benefits Conditions of Use Lotus Warranty Support Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix D. Notices ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Index ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 13N6087

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