Lenovo X41 manual Errors without messages, Problem, Solution

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Solving computer problems

Message

Solution

 

 

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.

 

 

CardBus Configuration

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

Error —Device Disabled

setting.

 

Press F10 and then Enter to restart the system.

 

 

Thermal sensing error

The thermal sensor is not functioning correctly. Have the computer serviced.

 

 

Authentication of system

The Predesktop Area in the HDD is broken. If you need to use the

services failed.

Predesktop Area, get a Recovery CD, then recover the Predesktop Area

Press <Esc> to resume.

using it.

 

 

 

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 “Computer screen problems” on page 24

Solution:

If a power-on password is set, press any key to display the power-on password prompt, and then type the correct password and press Enter.

If the power-on password prompt does not appear, the brightness level might be set to minimum brightness. Adjust the brightness level by pressing the Fn+Home.

If the screen still remains blank, make sure that:

vThe battery is installed correctly.

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X41 specifications

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