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2-9 Starting Up the system
1. After all connection is made, close the computer case cover.
2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to the local
voltage, usually the input voltage is 220V
∼
240V or 110V
∼
120V which depending on where the
country’s voltage used.
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of system case
according to the system user’s manual.
4. Turn on the peripheral as following order:
a. The monitor.
b. Other external peripheral (Printer, Scanner, External Modem etc… )
c. The system power. For ATX power supplies, user needs to turn on the power supply and
press the ATX power switch on the front side of the case.
5. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. The LED on the monitor may
light up or switch between orange and green after the system is on. If it complies with green
standards or if it is has a power standby feature. The system will then run power-on test.
While the test is running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional message will appear on the
screen.
If user does not see any thing within 30 seconds from the time power on the system. The
system may have failed on power-on test. Recheck the jumper settings and connections or call
the retailer for assistance.
Beep
Meaning
One short beep when displaying logo
No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop
No DRAM install or detected
One long beep followed by three short
beeps
Video card not found or video card memory bad
High frequency beeps when system is
working
CPU overheated
System running at a lower frequency
6. During power-on, press <Del> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in BIOS
SETUP.
7. Power off the system: User must first exit or shut down the operating system before switch off
the power switch. For ATX power supply, user can press ATX power switching after exiting or
shutting down the operating system. If user uses Windows 9X, click “Start” button, click “Shut
down” and then click “Shut down the computer?” The power supply should turn off after windows
shut down.
