Sony VGN-A140B - Manual (Page 223)

What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts?
If the message "Press to resume, to setup" appears at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps:
1. Press the F2 key. The BIOS Setup menu appears.
2. Set the date (month/day/year). Press Enter.
3. Press the Down Arrow key to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Press
Enter.
4. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Exit tab, and then press the Down Arrow key to select Get
Default Values. The message Load factory default values. appears.
5. Press the Enter key. The Load Optimal Defaults? window appears.
6. Select Ok, and press Enter.
7. Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Save configuration changes and exit setup? window
appears.
8. Select Ok, and press Enter. The computer restarts.
If this occurs on a regular basis, contact Sony Computing Support ( http://www.sony.com/pcsupport ).
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