Failing The Post; Fatal Errors; Non-Fatal Errors - EUROCOM 8880 Dream Machine User Manual

BIOS Utilities

Failing the POST

Errors can be detected during the POST . There are two categories,
"fatal" and "non-fatal".

Fatal Errors

These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something
seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service
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representative or authorized service center as soon as possible.

Non-Fatal Errors

This kind of error still allows you to boot. You will get a message
identifying the problem (make a note of this message!) followed by
the prompt:
• Press <F1> to resume,
• <Ctrl-Alt-S> to enter SCU .
Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue. It may work, without
the correct configuration.
Press Ctrl-Alt-S simultaneously to run the SCU program and try to
correct the problem. If you still get an error message after you change
the setting, or if the "cure" seems even worse, call for help.
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