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Error Messages
The following are possible error and warning messages you may encounter while operating the GoBook
Pro computer. The messages described in this section are listed below.
Error and warning messages are generated by several different sources including:
l Power On Self Test (POST)
l MS-DOS
l Windows
l Applications
POST Messages
When the GoBook Pro computer restarts, it tests its hardware components. This test is called the
Power On Self Test (POST) . If the system finds an error during this test, it displays an error message.
Some POST errors can occur before anything can be displayed on the screen. In this case, the computer
issues a series of beeps, then stops working. This type of error indicates a serious hardware problem,
and you should contact your supervisor or your organization’s help desk.
The most common POST error messages are listed next along with solutions you can try.
Failure Fixed Disk
Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly.
Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.
Stuck key
Stuck key on keyboard .
Keyboard error
Keyboard not working.
Keyboard Controller Failed
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