Errors Without Messages - IBM ThinkPad A22e Supplementary Manual

Solving computer problems
Message
EMM386 Not Installed—
Unable to Set Page
Frame Base Address.
CardBus Configuration
Error—Device Disabled

Errors without messages

Problem: When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen and the
machine does not beep while starting up.
Note: If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps, turn off the
Solution: If a power-on password is set, press any key to display the
power-on password prompt, and then type the correct password and press
Enter.
If the power-on password prompt does not appear, the brightness control
lever might be set to minimum brightness. Adjust the brightness level by
pressing Fn+Home.
If the screen still remains blank, make sure that:
v The battery is installed correctly.
v The ac adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is plugged
into a working electrical outlet.
v The computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for
confirmation.)
If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the
computer serviced.
Problem: When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen, but I
hear two or more beeps or a continuous beep while starting up.
Solution: If you are using Ethernet:
v Make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected firmly.
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ThinkPad A22 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Solution
Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS and change a line from
to
and save this file.
Press F1 to go to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to
load the default setting.
Press F10 and then Enter to restart the system.
computer; then turn it on again, and listen again. If you are using an
external monitor, refer to External monitor problems.