Manual

BIOS Utilities
POST Screen 5 - 5
5
Failing the POST
Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories,
“fatal” and “non-fatal”.
Fatal Errors
These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something
seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service
representative or authorized service center as soon as possible.
Non-Fatal Errors
This kind of error still allows you to boot. You will get a message
identifying the problem (make a note of this message!) followed by
the prompt:
• Press <F1> to resume
• <F2> to enter Setup
Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue. It may work, without
the correct configuration.
Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem. If
you still get an error message after you change the setting, or if the
“cure” seems even worse, call for help.
5
QuickBoot Mode
If you choose the
QuickBoot Mode (not
available for all mod-
els) in the Setup utility,
you will only see an ab-
breviated version of
this screen (“Ad-
vanced Menu” on
page 5 - 10).