NEC POWERMATE PRO150, Manual

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PowerMate Pro150 System
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6. Monitor the power-on self test (POST) execution. Each time you turn on
the system, the POST checks the system board, memory, keyboard, and
certain peripheral devices.
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Note
During the memory test, the POST displays the amount of
memory it has tested. Depending on the amount of
memory installed, the POST can take up to 30 seconds to
complete.
Check the following during the POST:
a. If the POST does not detect any errors, the system beeps once and
boots up.
b. Errors that do not prevent the boot process (non-fatal errors) display
a message that looks similar to the following:
Error Message Line 1
Error Message Line 2
Press <F1> for Setup,
<Esc> to Boot
You can note the error and press <Esc> to resume the boot-up
process, or <F1> to enter Setup.
c. Errors that prevent the boot process from continuing (fatal errors),
are communicated by a series of audible beeps. If this type of error
occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the end of this
chapter.
7. Confirm that the operating system has loaded.