When the system has successfully completed its self test, you see the following prompt:

Press <Del> to start SETUP

Do not press any key yet. If MS-DOS has already been installed on your system, you’ll see a prompt to enter the date. (For information about loading the operating system, see your MS-DOS Installation Guide or Reference Manual.)

If there is no operating system on your computer, you see an error message. Ignore the message for now. Follow the instructions below to turn off the computer and then go on to Chapter 2 for instructions on running the SETUP program.

N o t e

If your computer’s configuration does not match the information stored in the computer’s CMOS RAM (defined through the SETUP program) you see an error message and a prompt to press the F1 key. Press F1 to continue. You need to run the SETUP program to correct the information. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

Turning Off the Computer

When you are ready to turn off your system, reverse the sequence of steps you followed to turn it on. Turn off the computer first, then turn off the monitor and any peripheral devices.

Now go on to Chapter 2 and follow the instructions to run the SETUP program.

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