Setup and Operation 2-21
Table 2-4 POST Error Messages
MESSAGE
WHAT TO DO
Keyboard Error
KB\interface error
A timing problem exists with the keyboard. If
the error message remains, the keyboard may
have to be repaired.
Error exists in keyboard connector. If the error
message remains, the keyboard may have to
be repaired.
NOTE:
If a display related error occurs it is in-
dicated by beeps. Display related errors usually
require a system board replacement.
SETUP UTILITY
The Setup utility is a ROM-based program. It is functional when enabled (factory default).
Setup automatically detects current system parameters during the power-on self-test
(POST), described in the previous section. It also provides the following functions:
sets date and time
signals any hardware discrepancies during POST via error messages
verifies that any optional memory that you installed was installed correctly
integrates user defined security features.
Accessing Setup
To access Setup, press
F2
at the power-on prompt
With an Error at POST
You will need to use the Setup utility if the system detects an error during POST, it
prompts you with double beep sound and a message: "Press <F1> to resume. If you press
F1, the system enters Setup automatically.
With No Errors at POST
To enter Setup when no error message is displayed during POST, press
F2
when the
prompt appears.
