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Failing the post, Fatal errors, Non-fatal errors – Eurocom X8 User Manual

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BIOS Utilities

The Power-On Self Test (POST) 5 - 3

5

Failing the POST

Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non-
fatal”.

Fatal Errors

These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong
with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorized
distributor/supplier as soon as possible.

Non-Fatal Errors

This kind of error still allows you to boot. You will get a message identifying the
problem (make a note of this message!) followed by the prompt:

• Press to resume
to enter Setup

Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue. It may work, without the correct
configuration.

Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem. If you still get an
error message after you change the setting, or if the “cure” seems even worse, call
for help.