3. When the computer performs its power-on memory test,
the version numbers of your VGA BIOS and system BIOS
appear at the top of the screen. Quickly write down the
version numbers. If you do not have enough time to do this,
press the
RESET
button and try again.
4.
When you see Press <F2> to run SETUP,press
Write down the necessary configuration information shown
on the SETUP screens; then exit SETUP without changing
your configuration. (See Chapter 2 of the
Setup Guide
for
instructions.)
5. If you are using MS-DOS, at the command prompt type VER
and press
The screen displays the MS-DOS version
number. Write it down. (If you are using another operating
system, see the manuals that came with it for instructions
on obtaining the version number.)
Error Messages
Your computer’s built-in memory (ROM) contains a series of
diagnostics programs, called power-on diagnostics, which your
computer runs automatically every time you turn it on. These
programs check internal devices such as ROM, RAM, the timer,
the keyboard controller, and the hard disk drive.
The RAM test program displays the total amount of memory
currently installed in your system. If the computer finds an
error, it displays an error message on the screen.
If the error is not serious, you see this prompt:
Resume
= <F1> key
Write down the error message and press
to continue.
7-2
Troubleshooting
