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Real Time Clock Error
Date and time incorrect
 Enter Setup and reset the date and time. 
161
CMOS Battery is Bad
Load the Setup default settings and reset the date 
and time. If it reoccurs, replace the battery. For more 
information on using the Setup Utility, see “Using the 
Setup Utility” on page 71.
162
CMOS Checksum Error
Load the Setup default settings and reboot the 
system. Also, check the date and time. For more 
information on using the Setup Utility, see “Using the 
Setup Utility” on page 71.
162
Equipment Configuration 
Error
1
This message appears together with other specific 
error messages indicating the device with an error. 
First, find the device error message in this table and 
do the corresponding action.
2
Enter Setup and change the required settings.
For information on the Setup Utility options, see the 
Aptiva online help.
164
Memory size changed
If you removed the memory, this is expected.
If you did not remove the memory, do the following:
1
Make sure the DIMMs are properly installed, then 
reboot the system.
2
If you still receive the error message after doing 
option 1, the DIMMs may be defective. Change the 
DIMMs.
For instructions on working with system board 
components, see the Aptiva online help.
Error code and description Here’s what to do...
If any of these problems continue after taking the actions 
listed, run the diagnostics programs that came with your 
computer. If you need service, see “HelpWare support and 
services” on page 79.
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