Chapter 3—BIOS Utilities 3-2
Power On Self Test (POST)
The system BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) performs a series of Power On Self
Test (POST) on system memory and key computer components every time the
computer is turned on. If an error exists, the POST routine may halt execution
(depending on the severity of the problem). The POST also initializes BIOS
configuration then boots the operating system.
POST Message: Normal Operation
You will see the following message if no error exists after the POST is performed
Note: You may press the Spacebar key to skip the memory test.
SystemSoft BIOS MobilePRO BIOS Version 1.01 (2482-00)-(R1.00.tr02)
Copyright 1983-1996 SystemSoft Corp. All Rights Reserved
300 MHz Celeron with MMX CPU
L2 Cache: 128KB Installed
4 MB Video RAM
SystemSoft Plug-n-Play BIOS ver1.17.01
Base Memory 000640 Kb
Extended Memory 130048 Kb
Total Memory 131072 Kb
Auto Detecting IDE Devices[Done]
<CTRL-ALT-S> to enter System Configuration Utility
