Elitegroup A929 (V2.0) - Manual (Page 25)

To turn the DeskNote off, save your work and close all open applications,
click on Start, then Shut Down and select Shut down the computer and
click "Yes" or press the power button for 4 seconds.
About the ROM BIOS
Your DeskNote computer is configured with a customized Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS), which tests the computer and determines
how the computer reacts to specific instructions that are part of
programs.
About the Power-On Self Test
The Power-On Self Test (POST) runs every time you turn on the
computer. The POST checks memory, the main system board, the
display, the keyboard, the disk drives, and other installed options.
Two kinds of malfunctions can be detected during the POST:
Error messages that indicate a failure with the hardware, the
software, or the BIOS. These critical malfunctions prevent the
computer from operating at all or could cause incorrect results.
An example of a critical error is a microprocessor malfunction.
Messages that furnish important information (such as memory
status) on power-on and boot processes. 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.
In general, if the POST detects a system board failure (a critical error),
the computer halts and generates a series of beeps.
If failure is detected in an area other than the system board (such as the
display, keyboard, or an adapter card) an error message is displayed on
the screen and testing is stopped.
The POST does not test all areas of the computer, but only those that
allow it to be operational enough to run any diagnostic program. If your
system does not successfully complete the POST, but displays a blank
screen, emits a series of beeps, or displays an error code, consult your
dealer.
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