Error Messages - Epson 486SX User Manual

2. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type
Write down the number so you can give it to your dealer.
If you did not copy ROMBIOS.COM or you do not have a hard
disk, follow these steps:
1. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on or reset
your computer.
2. At the Operation Menu,
more
3. At the
down the version number displayed on your screen.
4. Remove the Reference diskette and, if necessary, insert
your Startup diskette in drive A. Type
Write down the number so you can give it to your dealer.

Error Messages

Your computer's built-in memory (ROM) contains a series of
diagnostics programs, called power-on diagnostics, which your
computer runs automatically every time you turn it on. These
programs check internal devices such as ROM, RAM, the timer,
the keyboard controller, and the hard disk drive.
The RAM test program displays the total amount of memory
currently installed in your system. If the computer finds an
error, it displays an error message on the screen.
If error is not serious, you see this prompt:
the
(Resume =
Write down the error message, and press 1 to continue.
B-2
Troubleshooting
utilities and press IEnter
prompt, type
A>
"F1" key)
select Exit to MS-DOS for
and press IEnter Write
ROMBIOS
and press
VER
and press
VER