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Start-Up Problems

The system displays an invalid configuration error message at power on when there are the following
conditions:

the current configuration information doesn't match configuration information stored in Auto Setup,
such as when an internal option is added.

the system loses configuration information.

If either condition is true, the system displays an "invalid configuration information" message.

To continue start-up procedures, press

(or

when prompted) and run the Setup utility to set current

system parameters.

If an error message appears before the operating system starts, look up the error message in the following
table. Follow the instructions. If you see other error messages, the hardware might need repairing.

If the system frequently loses the Setup configuration data, the internal CMOS battery may need to be
replaced at an authorised repair centre.

Post Error Messages

The Versa notebook has a built-in checking program that automatically tests its components when you turn
the system power on. This diagnostic test is called the Power-On Self-Test (POST). If the system finds a
problem during the POST, the system displays an error message. If this happens, follow the instructions in the
POST Error Messages table.

Message

Resolution

Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not configured or working properly. Check to see if the fixed disk is

attached properly.

Run Setup

. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

Stuck Key

A key is stuck on the keyboard.

Keyboard error

The keyboard is not working. Try replacing it.

Keyboard
Controller failed

The keyboard controller failed test. You may have to replace the keyboard controller.

Extended RAM
Failed at offset:
nnnn

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.

System RAM
Failed at offset:
nnnn

System memory not working or not configured properly in the 64k block in which the
error was detected.

Shadow RAM
Failed at offset:
nnnn

Shadow memory not working or not configured properly in the 64k block in which the
error was detected.

System battery is
dead - Replace
and run Setup

The CMOS clock battery indicator is dead. Contact your authorised service
representative to replace the battery.

System CMOS
checksum bad -
replace and run
SETUP

CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program
that changes data stored in CMOS. Run

Setup

and reconfigure the system either

using the Default Values and/or making your own selections.

System CMOS
checksum bad -
Default
configuration used

CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application program
that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS used the default values. If necessary,

run Setup

and reconfigure the system by making your own selections. If the error

persists, contact your authorised service representative.

System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of the system board.

Real time clock

Real-time clock fails BIOS test. It may require board repair.

Start-Up Problems