Not your normal CMOS checksum error

[chowchewey]

I have an Epox mobo 4GEA+.

I am getting an CMOS checksum error - defaults loaded error.

I think I know how it happened - my little angel turned off the PC without shutting down XP.

When I turn on the PC I get a single beep and then the error. I cannot press F1, or any key, it doesn't seem to recognize the keyboard. I am locked up at the error screen.

I doubt its the CMOS battery because of the suddeness of the error.

Will clearing the CMOS activate the keyboard? Better solutions?

 

[CCT]

You can always try that.

If it doesn't help, then do a Repair Install.