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Responding to error codes 127

164 Memory Size Error If you are using Rapid Resume and you have installed or removed hardware,

follow these steps:

1. Press the system on/off button to turn off the computer.

2. Return the computer to its previous hardware configuration.

3. Turn on the computer.

4. If the error does not reoccur, save any work you want to keep.

5. Use the Setup Utility to verify that the On/Off Button Mode option is set to

Power Off. For information about this Setup Utility option, see “Rapid

Resume advanced options” on page 43.

6. After you have saved your Setup Utility changes, wait until the Windows 95

desktop is displayed. Then use the system on/off button to turn off the

computer again.

7. Try updating your computer’s hardware again. If you are working with the

hardware in your tower, make sure you follow the instructions in

“Chapter 7: Working with adapter cards and drives” on page 77. If you are

working with the components on your system board, make sure you follow

the instructions in “Chapter 6: Working with system board components”

on page 63.

8. If the error occurs again, see the HelpWare book for information on

obtaining service.

If you are not using Rapid Resume

and you have added or removed system

memory in your computer, press Enter while the error message is displayed.

This starts the Setup Utility. See “Viewing system information” on page 35 for

information to help you verify that the new memory size is correct.

If you are not using Rapid Resume

and you have not added or removed system

memory in your computer, see the HelpWare book for information on obtaining

service.

Table 7: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions

Error Code Description Here’s what to do:

Notes:

1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9.

2. If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, see your online Aptiva Helper for information on running

diagnostics. If you need service, see the HelpWare book.

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