Message Solution
EMM386 Not Installed—
Unable to Set Page
Frame Base Address.
Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS and change a line from
device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE RAM
to
device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS
and save this file.
CardBus Configuration
Error—Device Disabled Press F1 to go to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to
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 inAccess
ThinkPad, your on-board help system.
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 keys.
If the screen still remains blank, make sure that:
vThe battery is installed correctly.
vThe ac adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged
into a working electrical outlet.
vThe computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for
confirmation.)
If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the
computer serviced.
Problem: When I turn on the machine, only a white cursor appears on a
blank screen.
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