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NoteBIOS corrupt?

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4/29/04 at 8:35pm
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I tried to boot a Linux based rescue disc onto my Compaq Presario 1200 XL118.It asked me to set my screen resolution or type "autodetect".I did not know which resolution to use so I typed auto detect.The screen went blank and it chugged away and finally stopped all activatey.I tried shutting it off so I could retry the boot process.As it shut down the screen flashed "writing to note-bios".When I restarted the laptop it splashed the "Compaq" logo and then said "loading note-bios".Then the screen goes blank and stays that way.I tried booting a floppy and a cd with no luck.

What has happened?Can it be fixed?Do I or can I clear the cmos.I believe the system must have a Phoenix NoteBIOS. But I am not sure.
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post #2 of 4
5/3/04 at 10:05am
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Well I did get into the bios after all! I forgot Compaqs use F10 key.Not F1 or DELETE key.I set the bios back to defaults and "viola" I was back in business!

However I have a new problem.It appears the thing is getting to hot or low voltage or something.After 15-20 minutes it beeps loud 4-5 times and the screen goes blank.

Any ideas?
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post #3 of 4
5/4/04 at 1:14am
Maybe a bios timer for sleep/hibernate??? I'm assuming that you checked the power properties in Win.
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post #4 of 4
5/13/04 at 3:17pm
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I'll have to check the power settings when I get home.But I don't think it is going into suspend.When it happens it will not reboot fot quite some time.Almost as if it is cooling off.
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