What's wrong with my PC?

[Franzf]

I just assembled my new PC, but each time the system would hang up after the memory test is over. The keyboard was not responding, and the error message would appear: 'CMOS checksum error'.

I changed the mainboard, but the same problem persists.
Also the keyboard was tested and it's OK...

Anyone can give me help? Thanks!

[Getenby]

Hello Franzf ,
Can you get into setup ? You didn't say what kind of motherboard , you may have to push the "delete" key or F2 , or some other key . It should tell you at the bottom of the screen , just go in and use the "load setup default" then exit and save . Please be very carefull in there , also read the manual for your motherboard . Come back and post either way if it helps or not .
Pete T.


Originally posted by Franzf:
I just assembled my new PC, but each time the system would hang up after the memory test is over. The keyboard was not responding, and the error message would appear: 'CMOS checksum error'.

I changed the mainboard, but the same problem persists.
Also the keyboard was tested and it's OK...

Anyone can give me help? Thanks!

[Paleo Pete]

First, replace the battery on the motherboard.

Check this link from the PC Guide (http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/booterrGBER08-c.html)

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[Franzf]

Thanks for your reply!

Maybe I didn't make myself clear enough. Actually, the keyboard is NOT responding! That is, I can not enter setup(pressing any key gives no reply at all)... http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/frown.gif(

My maiboard is Abit BE6-II, the CPU is PIII600B(FSB 133MHz)...

[Paleo Pete]

OK, thanks for the clarification. Your first post said the keyboard checked OK.

Try another keyboard and see if it works. Check the CMOS battery, inside the case, it's mounted on the motherboard. CMOS checksum error most often pertains to a dead CMOS battery. It will be either a wafer type battery slightly smaller than a nickel, or a DALLAS chip that plugs into a socket on the motherboard. Until you fix the battery problem you can't go any further.

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