2.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 [Ctrl] [Tl c-1 and try again.
3.When you see Press <F2> to run SETUP,press I.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.)
4.If you are using MS-DOS, at the command prompt type VER and pressdEnter . 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 = <Fl> keyWrite down the error message and press [ to continue.