Solving computer problems
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02F5: DMA test failed | Have the computer serviced. |
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02F6: Software NMI | Have the computer serviced. |
failed |
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02F7: | Have the computer serviced. |
failed |
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The | A |
prompt | and press Enter to use the computer. If the |
| accepted, a supervisor password might have been set. Type the supervisor |
| password and press Enter. If you still see the same error message, have the |
| computer serviced. |
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The hard disk password | A hard disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter to use the |
prompt | computer. |
| If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced. |
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The DOS | If you use a DOS application that supports only 640x480 resolution (VGA |
looks smaller. | mode), the screen image might look slightly distorted or might appear |
| smaller than the display size. This is to maintain compatibility with other |
| DOS applications. To expand the screen image to the same size as the actual |
| screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration Program and click LCD; then select |
| the Screen expansion function. (The image might still look slightly |
| distorted.) |
| Note: If your computer has screen expansion function, you can use the |
| Fn+F8 keys to expand the screen image. |
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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, |
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 IBM |
| BIOS Setup Utility. |
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Fan error | The cooling fan is failing. Have the computer serviced. |
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