Compaq 177620-006 Manual De Usuario

Troubleshooting Guide

This guide provides information on how to identify and correct 
minor disk, graphics, memory, and software problems. It also 
explains many of the messages that may be displayed on the screen, 
including specific error messages that may appear during the 
Power-On Self-Test (POST) at startup.

POST Message Disabled suppresses most system messages during 
POST, such as memory count and non-error text messages. In this 
mode, the Compaq logo and Web address appear on the computer 
monitor. If a POST error occurs, the screen will display the error 
message. To manually switch to the POST Messages Enabled mode 
during POST, press any key (except 

 or 

). The default mode is 

POST Message Disabled.

The speed at which the computer loads the operating system and the 
extent to which it is tested are determined by the POST mode 
selection.

Quick Boot is a fast startup process that does not run all of the system 
level tests, such as the memory test. Full Boot runs all of the 
ROM-based system tests and takes longer to complete.

Full Boot may also be enabled to run every 1 to 30 days on a regularly 
scheduled basis. To establish the schedule, reconfigure your computer 
to the Full Boot Every x Days mode, using Computer Setup.

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For more information on Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup 
(F10) Utility Guide.

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