Understanding The Power-On Self-Test; Completing The Operating System Setup - Gateway E-4200 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-4200 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
AB
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-4200 System for a description of
error messages.

Completing the operating system setup

The first time you start your computer, the operating system takes a few
minutes to set up.
Refer to your software documentation for specific instructions on what to
do after the computer starts.
To complete the operating system setup
After the computer starts, start-up wizard opens. Click
1.
continue.
Type the requested information in the appropriate text boxes. When
2.
you have finished entering the information, click
At the screen prompting you to enter your product number, refer to the
3.
Certificate of Authenticity located on the front cover of your Windows
manual.
to bypass the remaining
SC
Next
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