Solving computer problems

Message

Solution

 

 

1810: Hard disk partition

A problem in recognizing the layout of the partition on the hard disk has

layout error

halted computer startup. Either the IBM Predesktop Area has been deleted,

 

or the hard disk contains corrupt data. To try to restart your computer,

 

complete one of the following:

 

v If the IBM Predesktop Area has been deleted

 

1. Press F1 to open the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

 

2. Select Security->IBM Predesktop Area->Access IBM Predesktop

 

Area.

 

3. Set this item to Disabled.

 

4. Save and exit.

 

If the above fails

 

1. Press Enter.

 

2. Double-clickRECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS and follow

 

on-screen instructions.

 

Note: This will permanently erase the entire contents of the hard disk,

 

and then restore software preinstalled by IBM.

 

v Press F1 to open IBM BIOS Setup Utility, or Enter to start the IBM

 

Predesktop Area.

 

If the computer still does not start, call the IBM HelpCenter®. Telephone

 

numbers are listed in “Calling IBM” on page 38.

 

 

The power-on password

A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password

prompt

and press Enter to use the computer. If the power-on password is not

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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, re-create the hibernation file.

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

 

IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

 

 

Fan error

The cooling fan has failed. Have the computer serviced.

 

 

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