Troubleshooting tips, Error messages | eMachines E510 Series

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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 "You should have successfully upgraded your Firefox." on page 19.

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.

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	Press <F2> (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press
error	Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot.

Hard disk 0 error	Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Hard disk 0 extended type	Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
error

I/O parity error	Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

Keyboard error or no	Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
keyboard connected

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.

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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.

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eMachines E510 Series manual Troubleshooting tips, Error messages

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