User's Guide
Getting Started
The Power - On Self Test (POST)
When you turn ON the Notebook PC, it will first run through a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests
called the Power-On self Test (POST). The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of
the Notebook PC's architecture. The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration,
which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system. This record is created by using BIOS Setup program. If
the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware, it will display a message on the
screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct
when you receive the Notebook PC. When the test is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating
system found " if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system. This indicates that the hard disk is
correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system.
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives
a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing. If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during
bootup, backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program: To run Window's disk
checking program: (1) right-click any hard disk drive icon in "My Computer", (2) choose Properties, (3) click the
Tools tab, (4) click Check Now, (5) select a hard disk drive, (6) select Thorough to also check for physical
damages, and (7) click Start.
Important :
If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility, you should take your Notebook PC
in for servicing. Continued use my result in data loss.
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