Error Message when Booting Up

Debbie Gosselin · 06-19-2006, 10:43 AM

I have an IBM Think Pad T30. Frequently I am getting an error message - IBM BIOS Set-up Utility - Config. I reset the date & time & then it boots up. I bought the laptop about 3 years ago (new). Someone told me that it might be the internal battery (a small round size). We are presently in St. Lucia, West Indies & I have been having problems getting computer technical support. It resets each time, but it worries as it happens frequently. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated!!

Thanks!
Debbie

**TheMatt** · 06-19-2006, 11:44 AM

Hi Debbie, and welcome to TSF!
Most laptops show the BIOS message and what button to press to get into the BIOS. What happens after that message shows?

**laboye** · 06-19-2006, 07:02 PM

I have worked with many Thinkpad T30s; this is a problem with its CMOS battery. For some reason, they have a shorter lifespan than other systems. The T30 also allows you to set the time and date, but does not show an error message indicating anything wrong with the battery (usually). http://www.impactcomputers.com/ibmpa...t30-parts.html will have the part you need.

To select the correct machine:
1. Your part number is on the bottom of the machine on a small black and white sticker "Type xxxx-xxx S/N ------------"... Where the first 4 x's are is your type number.
2. T30s were made with 2 resolutions shown below:
XGA - 1024 × 769
SXGA - 1280 × 1024

When the machine is running, right-click on the desktop and click Properties. Click the Settings tab and look at the resolution on the slider on the left. Attempt to slide it all the way to the right side. Whatever it displays is your maximum resolution.

Based on this information, select the correct model laptop (in Impact Computers) and click the "Power Supply" section. The part you need is called the "IBM Thinkpad Backup Battery". The image will likely look like a small battery wrapped in yellow plastic with a wire hanging out.

06-19-2006, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Debbie Gosselin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1 OS: XP	Error Message when Booting Up I have an IBM Think Pad T30. Frequently I am getting an error message - IBM BIOS Set-up Utility - Config. I reset the date & time & then it boots up. I bought the laptop about 3 years ago (new). Someone told me that it might be the internal battery (a small round size). We are presently in St. Lucia, West Indies & I have been having problems getting computer technical support. It resets each time, but it worries as it happens frequently. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated!! Thanks! Debbie

06-19-2006, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Hi Debbie, and welcome to TSF! Most laptops show the BIOS message and what button to press to get into the BIOS. What happens after that message shows? __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

06-19-2006, 07:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
laboye TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 1,246 OS: Windows xp Pro/Vista Beta 2/Ubuntu 6.06 LTS My System	I have worked with many Thinkpad T30s; this is a problem with its CMOS battery. For some reason, they have a shorter lifespan than other systems. The T30 also allows you to set the time and date, but does not show an error message indicating anything wrong with the battery (usually). http://www.impactcomputers.com/ibmpa...t30-parts.html will have the part you need. To select the correct machine: 1. Your part number is on the bottom of the machine on a small black and white sticker "Type xxxx-xxx S/N ------------"... Where the first 4 x's are is your type number. 2. T30s were made with 2 resolutions shown below: XGA - 1024 × 769 SXGA - 1280 × 1024 When the machine is running, right-click on the desktop and click Properties. Click the Settings tab and look at the resolution on the slider on the left. Attempt to slide it all the way to the right side. Whatever it displays is your maximum resolution. Based on this information, select the correct model laptop (in Impact Computers) and click the "Power Supply" section. The part you need is called the "IBM Thinkpad Backup Battery". The image will likely look like a small battery wrapped in yellow plastic with a wire hanging out.