Is this a CPU "over---" chip? If so, I don't remember the fix to bypass
the 586's "keyboard error, press F1..." but I seem to remember that
merely presssing F1 let's you get on with it. What happens when you do
press F1?
jack payton
On Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:38:21 -0500 Bea Gibson <[log in to unmask]> writes:
> I have obtained a 586/120 Mhz CPU and it does not complete the
> start-up process. After reading the RAM, it shows the message
> "keyboard error" press F1...
>
> Well, if the keyboard does not read (no beeps, no lights) how can I
> "press" F1 to do anything?
>
> I have unplugged everything and re-plugged everything several times
> to no avail. Same "message".
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bea
>
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