Cmos Test Error - HP Vectra VL600 Supplementary Manual

CMOS Test Error

Problem
POST displays a CMOS test
error. CMOS is a chip that
keeps a record of installed
components when the PC is
turned off.
More Advanced Troubleshooting
Possible cause To try and fix this...
The internal battery is not 1
working.
2
3
4
You may need to clear Refer to page 127.
CMOS settings.
You may need to update Create a floppy to update your PC's BIOS. Refer to
your PC's Basic Input page 41.
Output System (BIOS).
Power is not correctly 1
2
connected to the system
board.
3
4
You may need to restore 1
the default configuration 2
settings
3
4
1 Troubleshooting Your PC
Troubleshooting Help Zone
Set the PC to the correct time (refer to the
operating system manual).
Switch off and unplug the PC for an hour.
Restart the PC and check the time is correct.
If the time is incorrect, replace the PC's battery
by a new one. See page 73 (DT) and page 112
(MT).
Disconnect the power cord.
Remove the PC's cover. See page 47 (DT) or
page 81 (MT).
Check the power connector is correctly attached
to the system board.
Close the PC, reconnect the power cord and
check that the PC boots (starts).
Switch the PC OFF then ON.
When the message Press F2 to Enter Setup
appears, press the F2 key.
Press F9 to restore default values.
Exit the Setup program saving changes.
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