Gateway E-3200 - Understanding the Power-On Self-Test

8 E-3200 User’s Guide
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Recheck the power cables to see that they are securely plugged in
and that your power strip (if you are using one) is plugged in and
turned on.
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Make sure the monitor is connected to the computer, plugged into
the power strip or AC outlet, and turned on. You may also need to
adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor.
Wait until the startup procedure is finished before loading a diskette in the
diskette drive, or the computer may search the diskette for startup
information.
For more troubleshooting information, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-3200 System.
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 T
AB
during POST. Press
E
SC
to bypass the remaining memory
count.
The system displays an error message if POST finds any problems. Write
down the error message that appears. See the “Troubleshooting” chapter of
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-3200 System
for a description of
error messages.