Elitegroup G730 - Manual (Page 91)

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NOTE: Do not substitute cables for different devices
(other than the manufacturer recommended cables) even
if they look exactly alike. The wiring inside the cable may
be different.
4. When you are certain that you have power available and all
connections are good, turn the computer on again.
If the computer still does not start, you may have a
hardware problem.
The Power-On Self Test
The Power-On Self Test (POST) runs every time you turn on or
reset the Notebook. The POST checks memory, the main system
board, the display, the keyboard, the disk drives, and other
installed options.
A few seconds after you turn on your computer, a copyright
message appears on your display screen. A memory test
message appears next; as the test continues, memory size
increases until all installed memory is tested. Normally, the
only test routine visible on the screen will be the memory test.
Two classifications of malfunctions can be detected during the
POST:
• Error messages that indicate a failure with either the
hardware, the software, or the Basic Input/Output System
(BIOS). These critical malfunctions prevent the computer
from operating at all or could cause incorrect and apparent
results. An example of a critical error is microprocessor
malfunction.
• Messages that furnish important information on the power-
on and boot processes (such as memory status). These non-
critical malfunctions are those that cause incorrect results
that may not be readily apparent. An example of a non-
critical error would be a memory chip failure.