bios checksum error

nickname1

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my buddy is getting an error, something about a bios checksum error, and now he no longer can see his HDD. When he inserts his win98 startup disk in it makes the ramdrive drive C!

any ideas?
 

DARRIN

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Try clearing the cmos. There should be a jumper or a couple pins on the motherboard to short togther to clear it. Should be near the battery.
 

bacillus

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<< Try clearing the cmos. There should be a jumper or a couple pins on the motherboard to short togther to clear it. Should be near the battery. >>


don't forget to turn off the power before you go into the case!
 

Motero

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If that doesn't work, replace your battery. You can get them at Radio Shack for like $2.
 

Willoughbyva

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If all that has been suggested does not work, try re-seating the memory. I have seen bad memory and memmory that came up a little in the slot cause this problem.


Will