Acer Altos 500 Altos 500 Service Guide - Page 55

Message Press F1 key to continue or Ctrl-Alt-Esc for Setup Real Time Clock Error Press Esc to turn off NMI, any key to reboot Action Press or + + Setup. to enter Run Setup and set the time and date. Press error. to disregard the NMI Press any other key to reboot the system. Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, if an error message says "Press F1 to continue," it is caused by a configuration problem, which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i.e., an error that causes complete system failure. Here are some corrective measures for error conditions: 1. Run Setup. You must know the correct configuration values for your system before you enter Setup, which is why you should write them down when the system is correctly configured. An incorrect configuration is a major cause of power-on error messages, especially for a new system. 2. Remove the system cover, following the directions in the housing installation manual. Check that the jumpers on the system board and any expansion boards are set correctly. 3. If you cannot access a new disk, it may be because your disk is not properly formatted. Format the disk first using the FDISK and FORMAT commands. 4. Check that all connectors and boards are secure. If you go through these steps and still receive an error message, the cause may be an equipment malfunction. BIOS Utility 2-23