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ast exec 386/20 problems advice please?

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First post, by socce

Posted on 2015-05-26, 06:02

socce Offline

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hello

I got a AST Exec 386/20 Rel.1.15

First he report error [40.86] cmos configurations is no longer valid
[40.08] cmos configurations is no longer valid

Then report error [80.80] error encountered initializing hard drive

Is there any solotion ?

The machine is made Mars 05 1992

Reply 1 of 1, by tayyare

Posted on 2015-05-26, 07:29

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Yes, of course. Definitely your CMOS battery is gone (which is expected in such an old computer). You need to do two things:

- Replace the CMOS battery (if it is replaceable) or connect an external battery pack to the motherboard.

- Enter CMOS setup and set the correct values and save.

EDIT: Sorry, I was not realized AST Exec 386 was a notebook. The procedure is quite the same as above actually, but replacing CMOS battery part will require a bit more fiddling, I guess.

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