Invalid System Config?

macdude425 · 06-14-2005, 08:58 PM

Every time I start up my Packard Bell (it's an old P1), it comes up with the message "Invalid System Configuration Data - run configuration utility"

Then, before it starts LILO, it says

"Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to setup"

and hitting F2 takes me to BIOS. I've tried playing with BIOS, and even manually flashing it, but I can't seem to figure it out. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

**Trotter** · 06-14-2005, 09:36 PM

I dunno the answers, but i can point you to a place that you might be able to get some answers.

Packerd Bell left all of us owners high and dry as far as support goes. Oh, they are still active in Europe with several different models. But I have found a site that offers support.

http://www.priorityonesupport.com/home.asp

Sign up (it's free). Then go to the tech forums. The topic options are Internet, Hardware , Software, Networking,
Sound, Video, Modem, and Other. I would guess that your problem would lie in the Hardware area. Post your problem with all the detail that we demand on here, and check back in a day or two.

macdude425 · 06-14-2005, 09:51 PM

Wow, thanks!

gaara · 06-14-2005, 10:00 PM

Try reseting or clearing the CMOS.

macdude425 · 06-14-2005, 10:06 PM

Yah, I tried that. No luck.

**Nitestick** · 06-15-2005, 01:25 AM

maybe poor old p1 gone bye-bye.

FadingTheory · 06-15-2005, 01:28 AM

I've had that happen.... formating the hard drive worked for some reason.

Wasnt a PB though.

**Nitestick** · 06-15-2005, 01:36 AM

i recall having the same thing quite some time ago but can't remember how i resolved..... i think it mite have been from a failed overclock where the cpu somehow got confused and screwed up my settings *shrugs*

macdude425 · 06-15-2005, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nitestick
maybe poor old p1 gone bye-bye.

Well, it still boots if you hit F1, it's just becoming a pain in the butt.

**Trotter** · 06-15-2005, 08:11 PM

Let me know if Priority One helps.