What are the steps during power on self test (post)?

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Whats the easiest way to explain the steps during a (POST)?

Answer 1

" The POST routine determines the available amount of real memory and verifies the presence of required hardware components..." from MicroSoft TechNet (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc976730.aspx)



the link below will give you everything you want to know about the POST ..it's a Wikipedia article on the subject



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-on_self-test



also, this link may be helpful as well ..



http://www.pcguide.com/ref/mbsys/bios/bootPOST-c.html



generally the POST is just to ensure that all "needed" hardware is there and working properly before the system boots



hope this helps!!



-SiN

Answer 2

Power On Self Test Process

Answer 3

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What are the steps during power on self test (post)?

Whats the easiest way to explain the steps during a (POST)?

Answer 4

The computer hang-up because of the ff. reasons, maybe your memory is full and need to upgrade at higher memory that can support your applications. Add memory so that your computer will not hang- up.