Message Solution
0280: Previous boot
incomplete
Your computer was previously unable to complete the boot process.
Turn the computer off; then turn it on to start the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Verify the configuration and then restart the computer either by choosing
the Exit Saving Changes option under the Restart item or by pressing F10.
If you still see the same error code, have the computer serviced.
02D0: System cache error The cache is disabled. Have the computer serviced.
02F4: EISA CMOS not
writable
Have the computer serviced.
02F5: DMA test failed Have the computer serviced.
02F6: Software NMI
failed
Have the computer serviced.
02F7: Fail-safe timer NMI
failed
Have the computer serviced.
The power-on password
prompt
A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password
and press Enter to use the computer. If the power-on password is not
accepted, a supervisor password might have been set. Type the supervisor
password and press Enter. If you still see the same error message, have the
computer serviced.
The hard disk password
prompt
A hard disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter to use the
computer.
If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced.
The DOS full-screen
looks smaller.
If you use a DOS application that supports only 640x480 resolution (VGA
mode), the screen image might look slightly distorted or might appear
smaller than the display size. This is to maintain compatibility with other
DOS applications. To expand the screen image to the same size as the actual
screen, start the ThinkPad Configuration Program and click LCD; then select
the Screen expansion function. (The image might still look slightly
distorted.)
Note: If your computer has screen expansion function, you can use the
Fn+F8 keys to expand the screen image.
Hibernation error The system configuration changed between the time your computer entered
hibernation mode and the time it left this mode, and your computer cannot
resume normal operation.
v Restore the system configuration to what it was before your computer
entered hibernation mode.
v If the memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file.
Solving computer problems
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