Setup and Operation 2-19
Table 4-2 POST Error Messages
Message
Action
Keyboard data line failure
The keyboard requires repair.
Keyboard controller failure
The keyboard requires repair.
Keyboard stuck key failure
A key is jammed. Remove any objects interfering with data entry.
If the message remains, the keyboard requires repair.
NOTE:
If a display related error occurs it is in-
dicated by beeps. Display related errors usually
require a system board replacement.
SETUP UTILITY
The Setup utility is a ROM-based program. It is functional when enabled (factory default).
Setup automatically detects current system parameters during the power-on self-test
(POST), described in the previous section. It also provides the following functions:
■
sets date and time
■
signals any hardware discrepancies during POST via error messages
■
verifies that any optional memory that you installed was installed correctly
■
integrates security features.
Setup also includes security features that protect your system from unauthorized use.
Accessing Setup
To access Setup, press
F2
at the power-on prompt
With an Error at POST
You will need to use the Setup utility if the system detects an error during POST, it
prompts you with double beep sound and a message: "Press <F2> to resume, <F2> for
Setup". If you press F2, POST continues. If you want to fix the error, carefully read the er-
ror message that appears above the prompt, and press
F2
. After you press
F2
, the system
displays the Setup Main menu.
With No Errors at POST
To enter Setup when no error message is displayed during POST, press
F2
when the
prompt appears.
