Gericom Notebook Computer - A Message CMOS Checksum Failure Displays During the Booting Process or the Time (Clock) Resets When Booting; The Post Does Not Show an Increased Memory Capacity When You Have Already Installed Additional Memory; The O;Sissues an Insufficient Memory Error Message During Operation; Pc Cards Do Not Function

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keyboard.
CMOS Battery Problem
A message “CMOS Checksum Failure” displays during the
booting process or the time (clock) resets when booting
• Try to reboot the system.
• If the message “CMOS Checksum Failure” appears during the
booting procedure even after rebooting, it may indicate failure
of the CMOS battery. If so, you need to replace the battery.
This battery normally lasts two to five years. The battery is of
type CR2032 (3V). Send the battery to the dealer for
replacement.
Memory Problems
The POST does not show an increased memory capacity
when you have already installed additional memory
• Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with
your system. You should ask your vendor for a list of
compatible DIMM.
• The memory module may not be installed properly. Go back to
Chapter 4 to review the details of this operation.
• The memory module may be defective.
The O/S issues an insufficient memory error message during
operation
• This is often a software or Windows-related problem. A
program is draining the memory resources.
• Close the application programs you’re not using and restart the
system.
• You need to install additional memory module. For instructions,
go to Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer.
PC Card / PCMCIA Problems
Some system may not have the PC Card
Slot option.
PC Cards do not function-
• Make sure you have properly installed the driver for the card.