Re: Error message?

From: Paul Lutus (nospam_at_nosite.zzz)
Date: 10/02/03


Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 23:31:10 -0700

Terry wrote:

> Good Evening,
> Does anyone know what the meaning is when the "cap lock" and "scroll lock"
> lights simultaneously blink?

Generically, it means you need to check your hardware using any available
diagnostics. The meaning of this differs from system to system, but it is
typically caused by memory failure or some similar basic problem.

-- 
Paul Lutus
http://www.arachnoid.com


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