Compaq Armada 4120 42342kb ok 162 system options not set

[phreal]

I acquired a compaq armada 4120.
i start it up and before anything it says

42342kb ok.
162-System Options not set

(and there is a small coloured stripe on the screen)
i think it is windows 95.

I think it was a really nice laptop at one point and i hate to see it not work like this
Anyone can help or know how to install new OS?
i dont need to save anything i just want it to run

 

[EDO219]

When it displays that error, try pressing the F1 key and see if it boots up.

One possible cause for this error could be that your CMOS battery is run down, thus your system doesn't remember it's hardware configuration.

Another possibility is that the previous owner tried to install a hardware upgrade (like RAM, for example) and your BIOS doesn't like it. I think that can be resolved by going into your BIOS and changing the settings back to default.

Either way, you should be able to hit F1 and boot-up when that error screen appears. Good luck!

 

[phreal]

every key just makes a beep sound

 

[EDO219]

Yikes. Let's see what a quick Google search brings up.

Well, one guy with the same problem claims to have fixed it by letting it sit there for 15 minutes. lol

 

[phreal]

actually it is blank screen now and it seems like it is thinking..
lol
i found this comp in an abandonded office supply shop.
its ballin its got fold out battery pack and the disk drive is in the charging dock .
thanks for the help bro

 

[phreal]

now it just says

32768 KB OK

but wont do anything else i left it on for hours

 

[Leeky]

Sounds like the RAM is faulty, especially if its now giving a lower reading than before.

I'd remove the memory cover, and check what RAM you have, and removing one stick and then try to boot it again.