162-System Options Not Set? Missing Operating System? [Archive]

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Kenneth Creedon

October 6th, 2000, 06:14 PM

Okay I have a Compaq Presario 9232 and when I boot it up I turn it on it first gives me a message that 162-Options Not Set. Then it go to a differint screen and then it say the following:

Missing operating system_

weazel

October 6th, 2000, 10:50 PM

I'd probably format it, but thats just me

The Doc 9277

October 7th, 2000, 07:09 PM

Format and re-install. That's the ONLY answer!!
Just one thing though?....... HOW, did you manage to post this query!!!!!!!
I'm amazed..... (Unless you used a different PC!!)

shanff

October 9th, 2000, 09:01 AM

Where did all the TECHS go? 162 - Options not set means that the BIOS (or Compaqs answer to the BIOS) has lost all of its options...needs to setup up all BIOS features and hard drive should then be bootable once again

Darren Wilson

October 9th, 2000, 10:21 AM

I agreee Shanff!!!

Definatly BIOS related if it comes up before the missing operating system line.

Just needs the HDD redetecting in teh BIOS

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