Chapter Two - 9
Operating Information
Installing Operating System
Your computer is designed to operate with Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 /
Windows Server 2012 Operating System. Please connect your computer with
an external USB-interface drive, such as an ODD or a USB thumb drive, and
start the OS installation.
Boot Up and POST
Boot up
The computer turns ON and loads the operating system (such as Windows)
into the system memory. This start-up procedure is called “boot up”.
The ROM BIOS Power on Self-Test (POST)
Each time when the computer powers on, it automatically performs a self-test
of its memory and hardware devices.
Shut down
Directly click “Shut down” from your OS to turn OFF the power of your
computer. Before shutting down, please do remember to save any unfinished
works and close your applications to prevent your SSD from suffering possible
data loss or damage. “Shut down” will turn OFF power of your computer. If you
want to start your computer again, you need to turn it ON again by pressing the
power button.
Force Shut Down
In the event that your computer hangs or stops responding, you can perform a
force shut down by pressing and holding the power button for 4~5 seconds.
Please note that any unsaved work or data will be lost this way.
Note:
Windows Server 2012 with limitations.
