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.... Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...
.... Equipment configuration error Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Memory size mismatch Press (during POST) to enter the BIOS utility, then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot. Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center...
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... messages 84 Euro 32 F FAQ. English 98 Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troubleshooting 40 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing... 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking level 46 cleaning...
... messages 84 Euro 32 F FAQ. English 98 Index A AC adapter caring for xiv audio 34 adjusting the volume 34 troubleshooting 40 B battery pack battery-low warning 47 caring for xv characteristics 44 charging 46 checking charge level 46 installing 45 low conditions 47 maximizing life 44 optimizing 46 removing... 46 using the first time 44 BIOS utility 79 brightness hotkeys 31 C caps lock 29 on indicator 25 care AC adapter xiv battery pack xv computer xiv CD-ROM ejecting manually 41 troubleshooting 41 charging checking level 46 cleaning...
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... Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3.... NOTE: Please use the AC adapter power supply when you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely ...
... Recovery Diskette before you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3.... NOTE: Please use the AC adapter power supply when you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely ...
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...specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 87. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard locked - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in... Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock...
...specified. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 87. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard locked - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in... Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Incorrect password is dead - Unlock...
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... found FRU/Action in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board ...4 DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 87. Cache disabled CPU...
... found FRU/Action in Sequence RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility System board System board ...4 DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 87. Cache disabled CPU...
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... LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). The system doesn't power-off... Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Reconnect the LCD connectors....
... LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). The system doesn't power-off... Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Reconnect the LCD connectors....
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...comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 90. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board ... Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation...
...comes from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Disk (S4)" on page 90. Keyboard (if control is damaged. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board ... Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can't be charged Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation...
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... remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 103. 101 Chapter 4 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Windows...
... remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 103. 101 Chapter 4 Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Battery fuel gauge in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Windows...