Packard Bell MH4000 manual Post Keys and Errors, ACTION/MESSAGE Description

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Table 6-1. POST Keys and Errors
ACTION/MESSAGE	DESCRIPTION
To Abort Memory Test	Press ctrl+alt+s during the memory test.
If POST Beeps Before	Initialization failed before video initialized. Most beep code errors are
Video Appears	fatal; initialization cannot continue. Refer to the section BIOS User’s
	Information in this chapter.
If Monitor Displays Error	Note error; press F1 to continue boot or F2 to enter Setup. Refer to
	the section BIOS User’s Information in this chapter.
To Enter Setup	Setup changes specific options, then writes to CMOS, NVRAM.
	Press F2 during initialization to run Setup. If you do not press F2,
	the boot process continues.
Enter BOOT Diskette	If prompted, insert the boot diskette.

The BIOS indicates errors by writing an error code to the PS/2-standard logging area in the Extended BIOS Data Area, and by displaying a message on the screen, which is sometimes preceded by the POST Error Code. The error code will also be logged to the Event Logging area.

Report any error code to your service representative.

Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Indicators

As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity indicator should turn on briefly. Check for the following:

■Does the diskette drive activity indicator turn on briefly. If not, refer to Diskette Drive Activity Indicator Does Not Light in this chapter.

■If a second diskette drive is installed, does its activity indicator turn on briefly. If not, refer to Diskette Drive Activity Indicator Does Not Light in this chapter.

■If there is a hard disk drive or SCSI devices installed in the system, does the hard disk drive activity indicator turn on briefly. If not, refer to Hard Disk Drive Activity Indicator Does Not Light in this chapter.

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