W98SE computer will not restart

"André Bordeleau" wrote in message
news
After a system settings change that requires a computer restart or when I
select Start/Shut Down/Restart, the computer will not restart: Diskette
Drive gets interrogated, but the display remains black with no further
progress. I have to turn off the computer by the tower switch and press
it
again to get a start. Using the Ctl/Alt/Del will also do , but I get a
Post
Startup Error(s) message [162 Configuration change has occured Select one
of the following: Continue / Exit Setup] from which I choose «Exit Setup»
to get a restart. How could that problem be solved?

1. What happens if you select the other option = Continue?
2. Repost explaining the "system settings change." We do
not know if you altered the BIOS (e.g. order of boot sources)
or something else (e.g. hyperthreading which Win98 cannot
reliablly handle.)

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Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

Don Phillipson wrote:

or something else (e.g. hyperthreading which Win98 cannot
reliablly handle.)

Please explain that last statement win-98 and hyperthreading.

Are you saying that win-98 doesn't run reliably on CPU's the impliment
hyperthreading?

Don Phillipson wrote:

or something else (e.g. hyperthreading which Win98 cannot
reliablly handle.)

Please explain that last statement win-98 and hyperthreading.

Are you saying that win-98 doesn't run reliably on CPU's the impliment
hyperthreading?

98 Guy wrote:
Don Phillipson wrote:

or something else (e.g. hyperthreading which Win98 cannot
reliablly handle.)

Please explain that last statement win-98 and hyperthreading.

Are you saying that win-98 doesn't run reliably on CPU's the impliment
hyperthreading?

http://www.intel.com/support/process.../CS-017343.htm
Hyper-Threading Technology - Operating systems that include
optimizations for Hyper-Threading Technology

98 Guy wrote:
Don Phillipson wrote:

or something else (e.g. hyperthreading which Win98 cannot
reliablly handle.)

Please explain that last statement win-98 and hyperthreading.

Are you saying that win-98 doesn't run reliably on CPU's the impliment
hyperthreading?

http://www.intel.com/support/process.../CS-017343.htm
Hyper-Threading Technology - Operating systems that include
optimizations for Hyper-Threading Technology

Sounds like a frustrating issue! As MEB mentioned, the problems you are
experiencing might be caused by a weak CMOS battery. I too suspect this is
the cause.

A weak battery can cause symptoms ranging from clock being off by several
minutes, or when you boot you'll notice the system does not retain bios
settings, or bios settings get corrupted, or you're unable to access certain
peripherals, a "CMOS Checksum Error" or "System Configuration Lost" message
may be displayed, or the system will simply not boot!

Lithium batteries (typically used for CMOS batteries) can have a life of 5
to 10 years (some has high as 15), but I've had batteries go bad in a few
(3) years. And just because your system clock keeps time does NOT mean your
CMOS battery is good!!

Although a variety of issues can be causing your computers ailments,
considering this BIOS error message and it sounding like your system is old,
I'd say you should check the CMOS battery voltage (should be 3+ volts), or
simply replace it. It is not good enough to ignore checking because the PC's
time is not lost. It costs very little money and is not hard to replace.
You can Google for information on how to do it.

Sounds like a frustrating issue! As MEB mentioned, the problems you are
experiencing might be caused by a weak CMOS battery. I too suspect this is
the cause.

A weak battery can cause symptoms ranging from clock being off by several
minutes, or when you boot you'll notice the system does not retain bios
settings, or bios settings get corrupted, or you're unable to access certain
peripherals, a "CMOS Checksum Error" or "System Configuration Lost" message
may be displayed, or the system will simply not boot!

Lithium batteries (typically used for CMOS batteries) can have a life of 5
to 10 years (some has high as 15), but I've had batteries go bad in a few
(3) years. And just because your system clock keeps time does NOT mean your
CMOS battery is good!!

Although a variety of issues can be causing your computers ailments,
considering this BIOS error message and it sounding like your system is old,
I'd say you should check the CMOS battery voltage (should be 3+ volts), or
simply replace it. It is not good enough to ignore checking because the PC's
time is not lost. It costs very little money and is not hard to replace.
You can Google for information on how to do it.

Startup Error(s) message [162 Configuration change has occurred Select
one of the following:

Sounds like you *may* have an IBM machine. Besides changing the CMOS
battery - suggested elsewhere - see also (for example) the reply to the
following post on how to clear/reset the BIOS using the jumper #10. The url
to the location is dead (so you may need your User Manual) but that to the
procedure is good.

Try a "162 Configuration change has occurred" search on Google for more.
There's plenty out there.

Mart



"André Bordeleau" wrote in message
news
Hi,

After a system settings change that requires a computer restart or when I
select Start/Shut Down/Restart, the computer will not restart: Diskette
Drive gets interrogated, but the display remains black with no further
progress. I have to turn off the computer by the tower switch and press
it again to get a start. Using the Ctl/Alt/Del will also do , but I get a
Post Startup Error(s) message [162 Configuration change has occured
Select one of the following: Continue / Exit Setup] from which I choose
«Exit Setup» to get a restart.

How could that problem be solved?

Thanks for your help,
André

Startup Error(s) message [162 Configuration change has occurred Select
one of the following:

Sounds like you *may* have an IBM machine. Besides changing the CMOS
battery - suggested elsewhere - see also (for example) the reply to the
following post on how to clear/reset the BIOS using the jumper #10. The url
to the location is dead (so you may need your User Manual) but that to the
procedure is good.

Try a "162 Configuration change has occurred" search on Google for more.
There's plenty out there.

Mart



"André Bordeleau" wrote in message
news
Hi,

After a system settings change that requires a computer restart or when I
select Start/Shut Down/Restart, the computer will not restart: Diskette
Drive gets interrogated, but the display remains black with no further
progress. I have to turn off the computer by the tower switch and press
it again to get a start. Using the Ctl/Alt/Del will also do , but I get a
Post Startup Error(s) message [162 Configuration change has occured
Select one of the following: Continue / Exit Setup] from which I choose
«Exit Setup» to get a restart.

How could that problem be solved?

Thanks for your help,
André

none wrote:
Sounds like a frustrating issue! As MEB mentioned, the problems you are
experiencing might be caused by a weak CMOS battery. I too suspect this is
the cause.

A weak battery can cause symptoms ranging from clock being off by several
minutes, or when you boot you'll notice the system does not retain bios
settings, or bios settings get corrupted, or you're unable to access certain
peripherals, a "CMOS Checksum Error" or "System Configuration Lost" message
may be displayed, or the system will simply not boot!

Lithium batteries (typically used for CMOS batteries) can have a life of 5
to 10 years (some has high as 15), but I've had batteries go bad in a few
(3) years. And just because your system clock keeps time does NOT mean your
CMOS battery is good!!

Although a variety of issues can be causing your computers ailments,
considering this BIOS error message and it sounding like your system is old,
I'd say you should check the CMOS battery voltage (should be 3+ volts), or
simply replace it. It is not good enough to ignore checking because the PC's
time is not lost. It costs very little money and is not hard to replace.
You can Google for information on how to do it.



And I would tend to agree, the battery still needs checked, however we
need the manufacturer and model to adequately apprise of what might be
necessary in this particular situation [hence why I have not added the
CMOS battery replacement link from my site and/or others wherein
graphics are additionally used per general or specific types and/or models].

There is, as you state, the apparent indication of an older computer,
as well as the potential of an IBM model [due to the specific error
code]. However, depending upon circumstances, such as the described
*unplugging from the wall of a running system* that this MAY have also
caused the loss, as, at times, when removing the plug there may be an
moment of attempted rapid cycling of off/restart wherein the computer
accesses the BIOS yet shuts off again at a crucial stage corrupting the
CMOS [similar the brown-out or power surge, or other like situations],
raising the .

So at this point, until response by the querier, IMO, we have
insufficient materials available to properly proceed with proper
diagnostics and help in this instance. My second post attempts to gather
additional information relevant to the diagnostics of the party's system
and potential issues.
Hopefully the information is supplied, and this was not just a
*drive-by* post or attempt to discern group or individual abilities to
handle issues in the proper form.

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