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Re: CHECKSUM ERROR
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Frank B Smith <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 22 Apr 1998 07:47:04 -0700
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Have you tried pulling the battery out?  I have done that before to clear
the CMOS...

Frank B Smith


>I'am putting together a computer from old spare parts for my son.When I
>booted it up I got a "CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR", Press F-2 To Enter Setup.When I
>press F-2, nothing happens. It won't let me into setup. How can I fix the
>checksum error if it won't let me into setup? I tried to clear the CMOS
>Settings with the Clear CMOS Jumper but when I turned it back on I got the
>same message.
>Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
>Bill M. Smith
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