Compaq 162 -System Options not set

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by ALM, Jul 30, 2006.

  1. ALM

    ALM Private E-2

    When I start my computer up I get the error code 162- System Options not set, it
    will also say 44 301 Keyboard error, although all the keyboard options work and I
    am certain it's a good keyboard.
    I've tried F10 to access BIOS, no such luck. I hooked up a floppy, put in a boot
    disk, doesnt boot disk. No other F buttons nor will Delete or ESC get me anywhere.

    Now sometimes when I hit F10 upon bootup the first screen is the language selection, then:

    SYSTEM
    >PCI Bus Master
    >System POST
    >Power management
    >Power on password
    >Setup password
    >Alternative memory reporting
    >System inactivity timeout

    COMMUNICATIONS
    >Parallel port mode

    STORAGE
    >Diskette drive A:
    >Diskette drive B:
    >Select OS type
    >Enhanced IDE transfers
    >Ultra 33
    >Primary IDE controller
    >Secondary IDE controller

    INPUT DEVICES
    >USB legacy keyboard support

    MULTIMEDIA
    >PCI VGA snoop
    >Compaq multimedia monotir
    >Onboard monochrome video mode support

    EXIT
    >Save changes and reboot
    >Ignore changes and exit
    >Set defaults and reboot


    When I exit (with or without making changes) I still get the 162 error message.
    Those are the only options given. Any ideas?
    All help much appreciated.
    Thanks!
     
  2. brownizs

    brownizs MajorGeek

  3. ALM

    ALM Private E-2

    Thanks for the advice, I've tried it and no such luck. The problem is I cant get into the BIOS, just the Computer Setup I mentioned with SYSTEM, COMMUNICATIONS, STORAGE, INPUT DEVICES, MULTIMEDIA, and EXIT
    I cant get to any BIOS settings to have it boot to HDD.

    Tried 2 different CMOS batteries, not sure if that's it or not.
     
  4. brownizs

    brownizs MajorGeek

    Those are the Bios settings, when you press F10, you are entering the Bios. BTW, what is the model of the computer in question?
     
  5. ALM

    ALM Private E-2

    The computer is Compaq Presario 5062.

    I tried F9, nothing happened. Under EXIT there is " Set defaults and Reboot" So I tried that, reboot, same 162 error. Sometimes it'll change to a different screen that says A disk read error occured Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart. I do that and right back to the System Options Not Set and Keyboard Error.
     

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