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POST Error Messages

This appendix lists the error codes, error messages, and the various
indicator light and audible sequences that you may encounter during
Power-On Self-Test (POST) or computer restart, the probable source
of the problem, and steps you can take to resolve the error condition.
POST Message Disabled suppresses most system messages during
POST, such as memory count and non-error text messages. If a POST
error occurs, the screen will display the error message. To manually
switch to the POST Messages Enabled mode during POST, press any
F10 F12
key (except or ). The default mode is POST Message
Disabled.
The speed at which the computer loads the operating system and the
extent to which it is tested are determined by the POST mode
selection.
Quick Power-On Self Test is a fast startup process that does not run
all of the system level tests, such as the memory test. Disabling this
feature causes all of the ROM-based system tests to run and booting
takes longer to complete.
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For more information on Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup
(F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation CD.
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