CMOS Checksum Bad

[lhenr]

I am having a problem getting a computer to start up. When we turn it on, it will run throught the memory check and that is it. We cannot get to the Bios setup. Nor can we use the keyboard to type anything. The keyboard will not work. I have changed the CMOS battery and reset the CMOS jumper. Does anyone have amy ideas?

Thanks

 

[~Candy~]

What happens if you unplug the keyboard....will it get further then?

 

[lhenr]

Also, keyboard is plugged into right socket. Also tried using adapter to plug into usb port with no luck.

 

[lhenr]

We just unplugging the keyboard and restarting the keyboard to no avail.

 

[~Candy~]

Did you leave the keyboard unplugged and try it that way? With no keyboard attached?

 

[lhenr]

Yes, it still came up with the same post "CMOS Checksum Bad"
"Keyboard Error"

 

[~Candy~]

Did you remember to put the jumper back on the right pin? Also disconnect hard drive and floppy drive and try to boot.

 

[lhenr]

O.K. I just tried that. This time I get a "CMOS Battery Low" message. I just changed the battery, though.

 

[~Candy~]

It is possible to get a new one that has been on the shelf too long. Can you access bios now?

 

[lhenr]

No, still unable to access bio. It is very possible that the batteries may be bad. I will try and get a new one right now. I will post again after I get back. Thanks

 

[pronute]

Is this the result of a bad CMOS flash? If so you have to replace it. If not and resetting the BIOS to default dose not do it then your CMOS EPROM is bad, ether way you have to replace it.

 

[~Candy~]

My experience has been that you don't need the battery even installed to be able to access the bios setup. I'm still thinking something else is wrong here. You might try reseating the ram and/or one chip at a time if there are more than one.

 

[lhenr]

O.K. just replaced the battery with a brand new one. No luck.

 

[lhenr]

jReseated the ram. Also no luck. I am close to giving up now.

 

[pronute]

maybe the EPROM contact your motherboard manufacturer for a replacement.