Guest Carol V. Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Hi all. Lately when I start or restart my computer it stalls at the startup screen. The message is cut off on the left side of the screen. What I can see of the message is: S ROM checksum error ecting floppy drive A media... ert system disk and press enter I'm guessing it's asking me to insert a system disk into my floppy drive, but why? I do not have a disk in the drive. Thanks, Carol
Guest Malke Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Re: Startup Error Message Carol V. wrote: > Hi all. Lately when I start or restart my computer it stalls at the > startup > screen. The message is cut off on the left side of the screen. What I > can see of the message is: > > S ROM checksum error > ecting floppy drive A media... > ert system disk and press enter > > I'm guessing it's asking me to insert a system disk into my floppy drive, > but why? I do not have a disk in the drive. Since you reference a floppy drive, I'm going to guess that this is a desktop computer. If it is a laptop, please post back. In order to see the entire error message, use the buttons on your monitor to position the screen. In the meantime, replace the CMOS battery that is on your motherboard. This is usually a small, coin-shaped battery. You can buy these batteries at office supply stores, places like Target, hardware stores, etc. They cost under $5.00, usually for a multiple pack. You will turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before you do this. Then after you've replaced the battery, go into the BIOS and set the date to the correct one. How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC - http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp How to replace the CMOS battery - http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000239.htm When was the last time you thought about the battery in your PC? - http://home.i-plus.net/jtmurphy/cmos.htm Accessing the BIOS http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/reference/biosp.htm http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000235.htm If replacing the CMOS battery doesn't fix the entire issue, adjust your monitor screen so you can post back with the full text of the error message. Also please remember to include information about your computer; i.e., if it is a desktop or laptop, approximate age, make, specs, etc. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers http://www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic!
Guest Carol V. Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Re: Startup Error Message "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:%23uqvHCqyIHA.5820@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Carol V. wrote: > >> Hi all. Lately when I start or restart my computer it stalls at the >> startup >> screen. The message is cut off on the left side of the screen. What I >> can see of the message is: >> >> S ROM checksum error >> ecting floppy drive A media... >> ert system disk and press enter >> >> I'm guessing it's asking me to insert a system disk into my floppy drive, >> but why? I do not have a disk in the drive. > > Since you reference a floppy drive, I'm going to guess that this is a > desktop computer. If it is a laptop, please post back. > > In order to see the entire error message, use the buttons on your monitor > to > position the screen. > > In the meantime, replace the CMOS battery that is on your motherboard. > This > is usually a small, coin-shaped battery. You can buy these batteries at > office supply stores, places like Target, hardware stores, etc. They cost > under $5.00, usually for a multiple pack. You will turn off your computer > and unplug the power cord before you do this. Then after you've replaced > the battery, go into the BIOS and set the date to the correct one. > > How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC - > http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp > > How to replace the CMOS battery - > http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000239.htm > > When was the last time you thought about the battery in your PC? - > http://home.i-plus.net/jtmurphy/cmos.htm > > Accessing the BIOS > http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm > http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/reference/biosp.htm > http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000235.htm > > If replacing the CMOS battery doesn't fix the entire issue, adjust your > monitor screen so you can post back with the full text of the error > message. Also please remember to include information about your computer; > i.e., if it is a desktop or laptop, approximate age, make, specs, etc. > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > http://www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! Thanks Malke. Will try the battery. I did replace it once a few years ago. and yes it is a desktop. Had it built. Will post the specs if replacing the battery does not work. Carol
Guest Carol V. Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Re: Startup Error Message "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:%23uqvHCqyIHA.5820@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Carol V. wrote: > >> Hi all. Lately when I start or restart my computer it stalls at the >> startup >> screen. The message is cut off on the left side of the screen. What I >> can see of the message is: >> >> S ROM checksum error >> ecting floppy drive A media... >> ert system disk and press enter >> >> I'm guessing it's asking me to insert a system disk into my floppy drive, >> but why? I do not have a disk in the drive. > > Since you reference a floppy drive, I'm going to guess that this is a > desktop computer. If it is a laptop, please post back. > > In order to see the entire error message, use the buttons on your monitor > to > position the screen. > > In the meantime, replace the CMOS battery that is on your motherboard. > This > is usually a small, coin-shaped battery. You can buy these batteries at > office supply stores, places like Target, hardware stores, etc. They cost > under $5.00, usually for a multiple pack. You will turn off your computer > and unplug the power cord before you do this. Then after you've replaced > the battery, go into the BIOS and set the date to the correct one. > > How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC - > http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp > > How to replace the CMOS battery - > http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000239.htm > > When was the last time you thought about the battery in your PC? - > http://home.i-plus.net/jtmurphy/cmos.htm > > Accessing the BIOS > http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm > http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/reference/biosp.htm > http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000235.htm > > If replacing the CMOS battery doesn't fix the entire issue, adjust your > monitor screen so you can post back with the full text of the error > message. Also please remember to include information about your computer; > i.e., if it is a desktop or laptop, approximate age, make, specs, etc. > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > http://www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Replaced the battery and it worked. BTW, did I mention Thank you :-D Carol
Guest Malke Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Re: Startup Error Message Carol V. wrote: > Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! > > Replaced the battery and it worked. > > BTW, did I mention Thank you :-D Awww, shucks. Twas nuthin. ;-) Seriously, I'm glad that fixed it for you. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. Cheers, Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers http://www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic!
Guest Carol V. Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Startup Error Message - Malke Startup Error Message - Malke "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:%23uqvHCqyIHA.5820@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Carol V. wrote: > >> Hi all. Lately when I start or restart my computer it stalls at the >> startup >> screen. The message is cut off on the left side of the screen. What I >> can see of the message is: >> >> S ROM checksum error >> ecting floppy drive A media... >> ert system disk and press enter >> >> I'm guessing it's asking me to insert a system disk into my floppy drive, >> but why? I do not have a disk in the drive. > > Since you reference a floppy drive, I'm going to guess that this is a > desktop computer. If it is a laptop, please post back. > > In order to see the entire error message, use the buttons on your monitor > to > position the screen. > > In the meantime, replace the CMOS battery that is on your motherboard. > This > is usually a small, coin-shaped battery. You can buy these batteries at > office supply stores, places like Target, hardware stores, etc. They cost > under $5.00, usually for a multiple pack. You will turn off your computer > and unplug the power cord before you do this. Then after you've replaced > the battery, go into the BIOS and set the date to the correct one. > > How To Replace The CMOS Battery In Your PC - > http://www.liverepair.com/encyclopedia/articles/cmosreplace.asp > > How to replace the CMOS battery - > http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000239.htm > > When was the last time you thought about the battery in your PC? - > http://home.i-plus.net/jtmurphy/cmos.htm > > Accessing the BIOS > http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm > http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/reference/biosp.htm > http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000235.htm > > If replacing the CMOS battery doesn't fix the entire issue, adjust your > monitor screen so you can post back with the full text of the error > message. Also please remember to include information about your computer; > i.e., if it is a desktop or laptop, approximate age, make, specs, etc. > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > http://www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! I guess I spoke too soon before. I replaced the battery and it is still doing it. Here is the full message I get. BIOS ROM checksum error Detectingecting floppy drive A media... Insertert system disk and press enter I have to keep pushing the restart button on the machine til it decides to start up. It is a desktop that was built by a local shop. 2.67 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-8SQ800 1.x Bus Clock: 133 megahertz BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F5 02/20/2003 2 G RAM Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 [Display adapter]
Guest Malke Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Re: Startup Error Message - Malke Re: Startup Error Message - Malke Carol V. wrote: I guess I spoke too soon before. I replaced the battery and it is still > doing it. Here is the full message I get. > > BIOS ROM checksum error > Detectingecting floppy drive A media... > Insertert system disk and press enter > > I have to keep pushing the restart button on the machine til it decides to > start up. > > It is a desktop that was built by a local shop. > > 2.67 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 > Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-8SQ800 1.x > Bus Clock: 133 megahertz > BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F5 02/20/2003 > 2 G RAM > Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) > NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 [Display adapter] If you are getting the error after replacing the battery, then the issue lies with the motherboard. Contact the local shop or it's time to replace the box. Going on the specs, it's pretty elderly. Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers http://www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic!
Guest Carol V. Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Re: Startup Error Message - Malke Re: Startup Error Message - Malke "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:uxpoFPVzIHA.5108@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Carol V. wrote: > I guess I spoke too soon before. I replaced the battery and it is still >> doing it. Here is the full message I get. >> >> BIOS ROM checksum error >> Detectingecting floppy drive A media... >> Insertert system disk and press enter >> >> I have to keep pushing the restart button on the machine til it decides >> to >> start up. >> >> It is a desktop that was built by a local shop. >> >> 2.67 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 >> Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-8SQ800 1.x >> Bus Clock: 133 megahertz >> BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F5 02/20/2003 >> 2 G RAM >> Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) >> NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 [Display adapter] > > If you are getting the error after replacing the battery, then the issue > lies with the motherboard. Contact the local shop or it's time to replace > the box. Going on the specs, it's pretty elderly. > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > http://www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! Thanks, I was afraid of that. Not realy the answer I wanted.
Guest Malke Posted June 14, 2008 Posted June 14, 2008 Re: Startup Error Message - Malke Re: Startup Error Message - Malke Carol V. wrote: > Thanks, I was afraid of that. Not realy the answer I wanted. Sorry. I suppose I could have lied to you but that really isn't my style. Best of luck, Malke -- MS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers http://www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic!
Guest Carol V. Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Re: Startup Error Message - Update Re: Startup Error Message - Update "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:uxpoFPVzIHA.5108@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Carol V. wrote: > I guess I spoke too soon before. I replaced the battery and it is still >> doing it. Here is the full message I get. >> >> BIOS ROM checksum error >> Detectingecting floppy drive A media... >> Insertert system disk and press enter >> >> I have to keep pushing the restart button on the machine til it decides >> to >> start up. >> >> It is a desktop that was built by a local shop. >> >> 2.67 gigahertz Intel Pentium 4 >> Board: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. GA-8SQ800 1.x >> Bus Clock: 133 megahertz >> BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F5 02/20/2003 >> 2 G RAM >> Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 (build 2600) >> NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 [Display adapter] > > If you are getting the error after replacing the battery, then the issue > lies with the motherboard. Contact the local shop or it's time to replace > the box. Going on the specs, it's pretty elderly. > > Malke > -- > MS-MVP > Elephant Boy Computers > http://www.elephantboycomputers.com > Don't Panic! Just a heads up. It turned out to be the power supply. Had that replaced and it seems to be working OK. Carol
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