Compaq Deskpro AP240, Reference Manual

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Reference Guide 8-1
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ROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter provides information on how to identify and
correct minor disk, graphics, memory, and software problems. It
also explains many of the messages that may be displayed on
the screen, including specific error messages that may appear
during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) at startup.
POST Message Disabled suppresses most system messages
during POST, such as memory count and non-error text
messages. In this mode, the Compaq Logo and Web address
appear on the workstation monitor. 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 key
(except F10 or F12). The default mode is POST Message
Disabled.
The speed at which the workstation loads the operating system
and the extent to which it is tested are determined by the POST
mode selection.
Quick Boot is a fast startup process that does not run all of the
system level tests, such as the memory test. Full Boot runs all of
the ROM-based system tests and takes longer to complete.
Full Boot may also be enabled to run every 1 to 30 days on a
regularly scheduled basis. To establish the schedule, reconfigure
your workstation to the Full Boot Every xx Days mode, using
Computer Setup.
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For more information on Computer Setup, refer to
Chapter 2, “Software.”