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5
Configuration software and
utilities
This chapter describes the Power-ON Self-Test (POST) and the configuration
software.
5.1
Short cuts using a key combinations
Use the numeric pad on the keyboard to enter numbers and symbols.
Clear memory and reload the
operating system, i.e. system reset
Save system immediately
Call BIOS Setup during POST
Table 3: Key combinations
5.2
Power-ON Self-Test (POST)
Every time you turn on the system, the POST starts. It checks the boards,
processors, memory, keyboard and most installed devices. During the memory
test, POST displays the amount of memory it is able to access and test. The
length of time needed to test memory depends on the amount of memory
installed. POST is stored in flash memory.
Ê Turn on your monitor and the system. POST starts up after a few seconds.
After the memory test, the following screen prompts and messages are
displayed:
Keyboard Detected
Mouse Initialized
[F2]
Press
to enter Setup
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Key combinations
[Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del]
[Ctrl]+[Alt]+hotkey (set your hot-key
combination with BIOS Setup.)
[F2]
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