Gateway E-5200, User Manual

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Getting Started 5
4.
Turn on any other components connected to the system, such as
speakers, a printer, or a scanner.
5.
If nothing happens when you turn on the computer, recheck the power
cables to see that they are securely plugged in and that your power strip
(if you are using one) is plugged in and turned on.
If you can hear the power supply fan whirring, but nothing appears on the
monitor, make sure the monitor is connected to the system, plugged into the
power strip or AC outlet, and turned on. You may also need to adjust the
brightness and contrast controls on the monitor.
For more troubleshooting information, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in
the
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System
guide
.
Understanding the Power-On Self-Test
When you turn on your computer, the POST (power-on self-test) routine
checks the system memory and components.
The system beeps or displays an error message if POST encounters any
errors. Write down the number of beeps that sound or the error message
that appears. See the “Troubleshooting” chapter of your
Maintaining and
Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System guide for a description of the beep
codes and error messages.
Note:
You can press T
AB
during
POST to see the test being
performed on the screen.
Press E
SC
to bypass the
remaining memory count.