Weird error messages on bootup - HELP!

Epona · 06-01-2002, 06:53 PM

I turned me PC on and got some weird message about having a CHECKSUM error - wtf is that?

Then I rebooted, and got a message saying:
"CPU IS UNWORKABLE OR HAS BEEN CHANGED" When I hit F1, it continues to boot up OK, although I'm still getting GPFs all over the place.

This sounds serious to me, can anyone help?

Davros · 06-01-2002, 07:05 PM

Select nearest hammer, pick up hammer, draw back arm and POW!!!!!

Sorry Epona - will melt into the background and let the tecchie minded people help now - you haven't got any vodka on you by any chance - I could do with a drink

Epona · 06-01-2002, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Davros:
Select nearest hammer, pick up hammer, draw back arm and POW!!!!!

Sorry Epona - will melt into the background and let the tecchie minded people help now - you haven't got any vodka on you by any chance - I could do with a drink

Oh I have given strong consideration to the hammer option, believe me!
And no vodka - heck, *I* could do with some!

Mouse · 06-01-2002, 07:18 PM

I think it's gone beyond amateur help. It sounds like its time to call in the professionals i.e. the sort of people who advertise in the classified sections of newspapers. The only other thing I can think of is getting hold of a good diagnostic prog like Sisoft Sandra and letting it try to sort you out.

Or just go with Davros's suggestion...... [img]graemlins/internet.gif[/img]

[ 06-01-2002, 07:19 PM: Message edited by: Mouse ]

Davros · 06-01-2002, 07:27 PM

What, she still hasn't taken my suggestion - all that creative input for a sum total of no action (sigh).

Epona · 06-01-2002, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mouse:
I think it's gone beyond amateur help. It sounds like its time to call in the professionals i.e. the sort of people who advertise in the classified sections of newspapers. The only other thing I can think of is getting hold of a good diagnostic prog like Sisoft Sandra and letting it try to sort you out.

Or just go with Davros's suggestion...... [img]graemlins/internet.gif[/img]

LOL, what you mean take out a contract on my PC? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Lord of Alcohol · 06-01-2002, 07:55 PM

Well......you KNOW I agree with Davros dont you? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Davros · 06-01-2002, 07:57 PM

WOOHOO - IT'S HAMMER TIME

skywalker · 06-01-2002, 08:01 PM

Checksum errors at boot usually have to do with a BIOS problem. Hopefully your CMOS battery is dying. Replacements are cheap. Enter the BIOS and see if the date and time are correct. If it is right, you may need to update the BIOS...not an easy task to describe in a forum.

Mark

Lord of Alcohol · 06-01-2002, 08:03 PM

THE HAMMER LAURA!!!!!!!! THE HAMMER............

06-01-2002, 06:53 PM	#1
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 53 Posts: 5,164	I turned me PC on and got some weird message about having a CHECKSUM error - wtf is that? Then I rebooted, and got a message saying: "CPU IS UNWORKABLE OR HAS BEEN CHANGED" When I hit F1, it continues to boot up OK, although I'm still getting GPFs all over the place. This sounds serious to me, can anyone help? __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

06-01-2002, 07:05 PM	#2
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	Select nearest hammer, pick up hammer, draw back arm and POW!!!!! Sorry Epona - will melt into the background and let the tecchie minded people help now - you haven't got any vodka on you by any chance - I could do with a drink __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

06-01-2002, 07:18 PM	#4
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	I think it's gone beyond amateur help. It sounds like its time to call in the professionals i.e. the sort of people who advertise in the classified sections of newspapers. The only other thing I can think of is getting hold of a good diagnostic prog like Sisoft Sandra and letting it try to sort you out. Or just go with Davros's suggestion...... [img]graemlins/internet.gif[/img] [ 06-01-2002, 07:19 PM: Message edited by: Mouse ] __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

06-01-2002, 07:27 PM	#5
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	What, she still hasn't taken my suggestion - all that creative input for a sum total of no action (sigh). __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

06-01-2002, 07:55 PM	#7
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	Well......you KNOW I agree with Davros dont you? [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ No

06-01-2002, 07:57 PM	#8
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 60 Posts: 5,073	WOOHOO - IT'S HAMMER TIME __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

06-01-2002, 08:01 PM	#9
skywalker Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: VT, USA Age: 63 Posts: 3,097	Checksum errors at boot usually have to do with a BIOS problem. Hopefully your CMOS battery is dying. Replacements are cheap. Enter the BIOS and see if the date and time are correct. If it is right, you may need to update the BIOS...not an easy task to describe in a forum. Mark

06-01-2002, 08:03 PM	#10
Lord of Alcohol Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Charlotte,NC Age: 60 Posts: 4,570	THE HAMMER LAURA!!!!!!!! THE HAMMER............ __________________ No

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