Understanding The Power-On Self-Test - Gateway E-1200 User Manual

Wait until the startup procedure is finished before loading a diskette in the
diskette drive, or the computer may search the diskette for startup
information.
For more troubleshooting information, see the "Troubleshooting" chapter in
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-1200 System.

Understanding the Power-On Self-Test

When you turn on your computer, the power-on self-test (POST) routine
checks the system memory and components. To see this information on the
screen, press T during POST. Press E to bypass the remaining
AB SC
memory count.
The system displays an error message if POST finds any problems. Write
down the error message that appears. See the "Troubleshooting" chapter of
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-1200 System for a description of
error messages.
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