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The system performs diagnostic tests that check major
hardware components, such as memory and interface
circuits. It compares the hardware it finds with parameters
last saved by the Setup program. This process is the Power-
On Self-Test (POST).
Several configuration messages appear on the screen.
NOTE
pressing the space bar.
If POST finds any discrepancies between the parameters it
finds and the parameters last saved, it displays an error
message. The system then prompts you to run the Setup
program to correct the configuration.
If POST does not find any discrepancies in its configuration
test, the computer loads system files into memory. It then
loads Windows. Your computer is ready for use.
Powering Off
Use the following steps to shut down (power off) your
computer.
1.
Check that your system is in a Full-Power On mode of
operation. A green power lamp indicates a Full-Power
On mode of operation.
If the power lamp is amber, press any key or move your
mouse to "wake up" the system to a Full-Power On
mode of operation.
You can bypass the POST memory test by
Using Your Computer 1-29
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