I had a similar problem when I got my 5170 board. I replaced the RAM
chips, and it worked fine after I ran SETUP.
Try replacing the RAM chips. It sounds like that that is your problem,
too.
--
-Jason
(roblwill_at_usaor.net)
ICQ#-1730318
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> From: oajones <oajones_at_bright.net>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Help: IBM 5170
> Date: Saturday, September 19, 1998 6:59 PM
>
> Recently I bought 2 IBM 5170's (PC/AT) for 6 bucks. I bought these
> machines to add to my collection. Both of them say this when I boot up:
> "162 - System Options Not Set - (Run SETUP)"
> Both of them have a 512k System board. One only shows 256K of memory
> during memory test and the other one shows 512K but has a parity error.
> Is there any dip switches on the motherboard, and is SETUP a software
> program?
>
> Thanks...
> --Alan
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Received on Sat Sep 19 1998 - 22:03:09 BST