Sony VGN-A140P User Manual
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What do I do if the message "Operating system not found" appears when my computer starts, and why
won't Windows start?
Make sure the computer does not have a "non-bootable" floppy disk in the floppy disk drive (if applicable).
If a non-bootable floppy disk is in the drive:
1.
Remove the floppy disk.
2.
Restart the computer and confirm that the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system starts properly.
If the Windows operating system still does not start, follow these steps to initialize the BIOS:
1.
If there is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it.
2.
Turn off the computer.
3.
Remove any peripheral devices connected to the computer.
4.
Restart the computer.
5.
Press the F2 key when the Sony logo appears. The BIOS Setup window appears.
6.
Press the Right Arrow key
to select the Exit menu.
7.
Press the Down Arrow key
to select Get Default Values. The message Load factory default
values. appears.
8.
Press the Enter key. The Load Optimal Defaults? window appears.
9.
Select Ok, and press Enter.
10. Select Exit (Save Changes), and press Enter. The Save configuration changes and exit setup? window
appears.
11. Select OK, and press Enter. The computer restarts.
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