Lenovo L330 manual Errors without messages

If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence using ThinkPad Setup.

•Message: Fan error

Solution: Cooling fan has failed. Have the computer serviced.

•Message: EMM386 Not Installed-Unable to Set Page Frame Base Address.

Solution: 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.

•Message: CardBus Configuration Error-Device Disabled.

Solution: Press F1 to go to ThinkPad Setup. Press Fn+F9 and then press Enter to load the default setting. Press Fn+F10 and then press Enter to restart the system.

•Message: Thermal sensing error

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

•Message: Cannot boot from any device.

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

Device not found

Check the device you want to boot from.

Device error

Check the device you want to boot from.

No valid operating system

Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly.

Excluded from boot order

Open ThinkPad Setup and add the device to boot order.

•Message: This system does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo-made or authorized. The system will continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorized batteries. Press the ESC key to continue. Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.

Solution: Replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this computer. If you still see the same error message, contact Lenovo service to have the computer serviced.

•Message: The battery installed is not supported by this system and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC key to continue.

Solution: Replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this computer. If you still see the same error message, contact Lenovo service to have the computer serviced.

Errors without messages

•Problem: My screen keeps blanking when I do not want it to.

Solution: If you computer is preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system, you can disable any system timers, such as the LCD turn-off timer or the blank timer by doing the following:

1.Start Power Manager.

2.Click the Power plan tab, and then select Maximum Performance from the predefined power plans.

•Problem: When I turn on the computer, nothing is displayed on the screen and the computer does not beep while starting up.

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