Identify issues with outdated hardware or software. Check for compatibility, update drivers, and test system stability.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Identify issues with outdated hardware or software. Check for compatibility, update drivers, and test system stability.

NooahFNA
Junior Member

06-29-2016, 04:42 PM

Hello, I'm dealing with an old Lenovo Thinkserver TS140 that's acting up. After switching tabs to open Task Manager and adjusting a setting, returning to Alt+Tab caused the screen to go dark and no inputs were detected (Alt F4, Ctrl+Alt+Del, etc.). After rebooting, the system wouldn't boot into Windows or BIOS. I've tried several fixes so far—like booting without the graphics card, removing two RAM sticks, and clearing CMOS by adjusting a jumper and taking out the battery. The monitor used to show the brand logo but now only displayed that. Currently, it's connected directly to the motherboard display output.

NooahFNA

06-29-2016, 04:42 PM #1

PanicOregon281
Member

194

06-29-2016, 06:48 PM

I adjusted the CMOS settings and tested the configuration.

PanicOregon281

06-29-2016, 06:48 PM #2

I adjusted the CMOS settings and tested the configuration.

Luckaz
Member

06-30-2016, 07:37 AM

No adjustments were made and the CMOS was already cleared.

Luckaz

06-30-2016, 07:37 AM #3

No adjustments were made and the CMOS was already cleared.

laime_419
Junior Member

07-05-2016, 03:35 AM

Make sure you’ve verified every cable and power source before proceeding.

laime_419

07-05-2016, 03:35 AM #4

Make sure you’ve verified every cable and power source before proceeding.

MarkOn_
Member

07-06-2016, 04:57 AM

The screen would show the brand's logo but stop short of displaying more details. Right now, I'm connected straight to the motherboard's output.

MarkOn_

07-06-2016, 04:57 AM #5

The screen would show the brand's logo but stop short of displaying more details. Right now, I'm connected straight to the motherboard's output.

iron_finder1
Posting Freak

750

07-07-2016, 02:35 AM

Yes, you can access the BIOS by disconnecting all drives.

iron_finder1

07-07-2016, 02:35 AM #6

Yes, you can access the BIOS by disconnecting all drives.

Harib0z
Member

07-08-2016, 10:22 AM

You removed the HDD and CD drive, but it only emitted two beeps and didn’t show any progress in the BIOS.

Harib0z

07-08-2016, 10:22 AM #7

You removed the HDD and CD drive, but it only emitted two beeps and didn’t show any progress in the BIOS.

ADM_YT
Member

07-09-2016, 05:58 AM

Lenovo recommends displaying an on-screen error for a two-beep postcode issue.

ADM_YT

07-09-2016, 05:58 AM #8

Lenovo recommends displaying an on-screen error for a two-beep postcode issue.

BladeMasterPvP
Member

07-15-2016, 12:40 AM

The system shows error code 0162 indicating a data integrity check failure during setup.

BladeMasterPvP

07-15-2016, 12:40 AM #9

The system shows error code 0162 indicating a data integrity check failure during setup.

KyleFrxst
Junior Member

07-15-2016, 03:46 AM

#10

I've successfully posted it to Windows after switching the monitor. It seems the issue might involve both the display and graphics card. Thanks for your assistance.

KyleFrxst

07-15-2016, 03:46 AM #10

I've successfully posted it to Windows after switching the monitor. It seems the issue might involve both the display and graphics card. Thanks for your assistance.