Gateway 7210 - Manual (Page 127)

120 Troubleshooting
Invalid password Enter your password again, making certain to
enter it correctly.
If you do not know the password, you may
need to reinstall the software you are trying to
access.
Startup passwords are stored in BIOS. If this
password has been set and is unknown, you
may be able to reset the password via system
board jumper settings.
Keyboard clock line failure Try a working keyboard.
Make sure that the keyboard is compatible with
the system. You may have to change the
switch setting to AT.
Keyboard controller failure Try a working keyboard.
Make sure that the keyboard is compatible with
the system. You may have to change the
switch setting to AT.
Keyboard controller failure Try a working keyboard.
Make sure that the keyboard is compatible with
the system. You may have to change the
switch setting to AT.
Keyboard not detected See “The keyboard does not work” on
page 114 for a possible solution.
Turn off the system, then check the keyboard
cable.
Keyboard stuck key failure Remove any objects that may be resting on the
keyboard, then restart the system.
Check for sticking keys. Clean the keyboard if
necessary.
Memory errors were
detected while the system
powered up See “The system detected memory errors
during start up” on page 109 for a possible
solution.
Memory size error Enter the BIOS Setup utility and save the
memory configuration.
Non-system disk or disk
error Eject the diskette, then press E NTER .
If the diskette is bootable, check it for errors.
Error message Solutions
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