Understanding the Power-On Self-Test

When you turn on your computer, the power-on self-test (POST) routine checks the system memory and components. To see this information on the screen, press TAB during POST. Press ESC to bypass the remaining memory count.

The system displays an error message if POST finds any problems. Write down the error message that appears. If you continue to experience problems, this error message may help technical support diagnose the cause.

Setting up the operating system

The first time you start your computer, the operating system takes a few minutes to set up.

Refer to your software documentation for specific questions regarding software.

To complete the operating system setup:

1After the computer starts, the start-up wizard opens. Continue by clicking

Next.

2Type the requested information in the appropriate text boxes. When you have finished typing the information, continue by clicking Next.

3Continue following the instructions and selecting options in the start-up wizard dialog boxes, clicking Next to move through the dialog boxes, until the wizard tells you to restart your computer.

Most of the dialog boxes that open in the start-up wizard have a button that takes you back to previous dialog boxes, in case you need to change or correct the information you typed.

4Restart your system. The setup is complete.

12System Setup