Lenovo ThinkPad Z61e Troubleshooting Manual page 23

Lenovo thinkpad notebook pc models z61e, z61m, z61t service and troubleshooting guide
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Message:
0280: Previous boot incomplete
Solution:
Your computer was previously unable to complete the boot process.
Turn the computer off; then turn it on to start the BIOS Setup Utility. Verify the
configuration and then restart the computer either by choosing the Exit Saving
Changes option under the Restart item or by pressing F10. If you still see the same
error code, have the computer serviced.
Message:
1802: Unauthorized network card is plugged in - Power off and remove the miniPCI
network card.
Solution:
The miniPCI network card is not supported on this computer. Remove it.
Message:
1803: Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in-Power off and remove the daughter
card.
Solution:
The daughter card is not supported on this computer. Remove it.
1810: Hard disk partition layout error
Message:
A problem in recognizing the layout of the partition on the hard disk has halted
Solution:
computer startup. Either the Predesktop Area has been deleted, or the hard disk
contains corrupt data. To try to restart your computer, complete one of the following:
v If the Predesktop Area has been deleted
1. Press F1 to open the BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Select Security->Predesktop Area-> Access Predesktop Area.
3. Set this item to Disabled.
4. Save and exit.
v If the above fails
1. Press Enter.
2. Double-click RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS and follow on-screen
Note: This will permanently erase the entire contents of the hard disk, and then
restore software preinstalled by Lenovo.
Press F1 to open BIOS Setup, or Enter to start the Predesktop Area.
If the computer still does not start, call the Customer Support Center. Telephone
numbers are listed in "Worldwide telephone list" on page 46.
Message:
2010: Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly on this
system. Ensure that your HDD is supported on this system and that the latest HDD
firmware is installed.
Solution:
If in the primary drive bay you are using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive
(HDD) or an old generation IBM HDD that is not supported by this system, with the
risk in mind, you can still use it by pressing ESC. If in the primary drive bay you are
using a supported IBM / Lenovo HDD with old firmware, you need to update its
firmware to the latest version, available at www.lenovo.com/think/support
instructions.
Solving computer problems
Chapter 3. Solving computer problems
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