Zenith Data Systems MT2000 manual Monitoring Post while it is running, Post Keys and Errors

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Monitoring POST while it is running

Each time you turn on the system, the power-on self- test (POST) runs automatically and checks the system board, CPU, memory, keyboard, and most installed peripheral devices.

During the memory test, POST displays the amount of memory that it is able to access and test. Depending on the amount of memory, it may take several minutes to complete the memory test. If you do not want to wait for it to complete, you can terminate it by pressing CTRL+ALT+S.

Press F2 key if you want to run SETUP

If you do not press <F2>, the above message remains for a few seconds and the boot process continues.

If POST finds an error, it displays an error message and, in case there is a problem with the display, puts out a series of long and short beeps. Write down any beep code emitted. This information is useful to your service representative.

Refer to the BIOS User’s Information section in this chapter for a list of items to check for each error code and for an explanation of the error beep codes.

Table 6-1 lists keys active during POST and provides a description of errors that may occur.

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.

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