CMOS checksum error

[Lenny]

Hi,
I have a new computer but have installed an extra 256MB ram. Now, every now
and again I get the 'CMOS checksum eror Defaults Loaded press F1 to
continue.' Error. Of course it is probably the RAM that is causing this
error but as I have used the same combination of computer and ram upgrade in
about 7 of these already without any problems I was just wondering if
anybody had any other thoughts or how could I check the ram. My main problem
is that it is intermitent and when I take a look at the customers property I
am sure that everyting will work A1.
Cheers
Lenny

 

[JS]

Try running Memtest86+, this runs from a boot disk and should eliminate or
confirm if your ram is bad.
See: http://www.memtest.org/

JS

 

[Mrich]

I would look at the CMOS battery also.

 

[Frank Y]

Hi,
I have a new computer but have installed an extra 256MB ram. Now, every
now and again I get the 'CMOS checksum eror Defaults Loaded press F1 to
continue.' Error. Of course it is probably the RAM that is causing this
error but as I have used the same combination of computer and ram upgrade
in about 7 of these already without any problems I was just wondering if
anybody had any other thoughts or how could I check the ram. My main
problem is that it is intermitent and when I take a look at the customers
property I am sure that everyting will work A1.
Cheers
Lenny

Hi Lenny:

Suggest entering BIOS setup at bootup and just exit saving changes.

Hope this helps,

Frank Y