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Chapter 3 Operation
Starting the System
Before starting the computer, make sure peripheral devices are connected to their
corresponding I/O ports.
For more information about I/O ports see
When power is applied to the computer, it will start without having to press the
power switch. This is the default mode of operation when power is applied. You
can change the default mode of operation in the After Power Fail setting of the
BIOS Power menu.
The computer performs a Power On Self Test (POST). The processor board,
memory, keyboard, and certain peripheral devices are tested.
If your system does not start, or you notice other anomalies, refer to the
chapter on page
.
Resetting the System
To reset the computer, press CTRL+ALT+Delete on an attached keyboard and
follow the operating system instructions.
After resetting, the computer begins the POST. During a reset, the computer
does the following:
• Clears RAM
• Starts the POST
• Initializes peripheral devices, such as drives and printers
• Loads the operating system