Manual for VS + LS

Manual for VS + LS

Brand: Apricot

Category: Computer

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:19 p.m.

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THE BEGINNING

This chapter provides essential basic information for using your Apricot computer. It covers turning the computer on and booting, energy-saving features, and how to safely turn the computer off. It also details cleaning and transporting the computer, including instructions for the system unit, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

THE SYSTEM DRIVES

This chapter explains how to use the floppy disk drive and the CD-ROM drive. It also covers software backup procedures and copying pre-installed software. Information on using an FTD (tape drive) is also provided.

SYSTEM EXPANSION

This section details how to configure and install expansion cards in your system.

SYSTEM UPGRADES

This chapter guides you through common system upgrades such as adding memory, cache memory, video memory, and upgrading the processor.

MULTIMEDIA FEATURES

This section covers device drivers, the CD-ROM drive in more detail, and sound connections.

TROUBLESHOOTING

This chapter provides solutions for problems you might encounter when starting your computer, a troubleshooting checklist, and information on system disk drives and software security.

SYSTEM BIOS AND SET-UP

This section explains how to enter and use the BIOS set-up utility, including control keys, set-up starting on its own, opening screens, sub-menu pages, and error messages.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Code Cause Code Cause
101 Timer tick interrupt failure 301 Keyboard clock line failure
102 Timer 2 test failure 301 Keyboard data line failure
106 Diskette controller failure 301 Keyboard stuck key failure
110 System board memory parity interrupt 604 Diskette drive 0 failure
114 Option ROM checksum failure 604 Diskette drive 1 failure
151 Real time clock failure 605 Diskette unlocked problem
161 Real time clock battery failure 662 Diskette drive configuration
162 CMOS RAM checksum failure 762 Coprocessor configuration
162 Invalid configuration information 1762 Hard disk configuration
163 Time of day not set -preboot 1780 Fixed disk 0 failure
164 Memory size does not match CMOS 1781 Fixed disk 1 failure
175 Bad EEPROM CRC #1 1782 Fixed disk 2 failure
176 System tampered 1783 Fixed disk 3 failure
177 Bad PAP checksum 1800 No more IRQ available
178 EEPROM is not functional 1801 No more room for option ROM
183 PAP update required 1802 No more I/O space available
184 Bad POP checksum 1803 No more memory <1Mb available
185 Corrupted Boot sequence 1804 No more memory >1MB available
186 Hardware problem 1805 Checksum error or 0 size option ROM
189 Excessive password attempts 1962 No bootable device
201 Base memory error 2400 Display adapter failed ; using alternate
229 External cache failure 2462 Video configuration
303 Keyboard controller failure 5962 IDE CD-ROM configuration
301 Keyboard failure 8603 Pointer device has been removed
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