Chapter 2: Utilities; Overview; Power On Self Test (Post) - EUROCOM 6X00 Service Manual

Chapter 2: Utilities

Overview

The Notebook Computer has several built-in software utilities to help you get the most from the
system hardware. This chapter discusses:
: Power-On-Self - Test (POST).
: The System Configuration Utility (SCU).

Power On Self Test (POST)

The BIOS performs a series of power-on-self-test (POST) to diagnose hardware errors when the
system first starts up. During the POST procedure, the POST verifies that the hardware is
installed and operational. If a hardware problem exists, the POST routine may halt execution
(depending upon the severity of the problem).
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