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Apollo III PCI Pentium ISA Motherboard User’s Guide 36
Step 9 Test and Configure
Review the following points before powering up:
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make sure that all adapter cards are seated properly,
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make sure all connectors are properly installed,
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make sure the CPU is seated properly,
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make sure there are no screws or other foreign material on the
motherboard,
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plug the system into a surge-protected power strip, and
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make sure blank back panels are installed on the back of the chassis to
minimize RF emissions.
Start the Test Plug everything in and turn on the switch. If there are any signs of a problem,
turn off the unit immediately. Reinstall the connectors. Call Technical
Support if there are problems.
BIOS Errors If the system operates normally, a display should appear on the monitor. The
BIOS Power On Self Test (POST) should execute.
If POST does not run successfully, it will beep or display error messages.
Beeps indicate a serious problem with the system configuration or hardware.
The Beep Code indicates the problem. AMIBIOS Beep Codes are defined in
the AMIBIOS Technical Reference. Make sure the affected part is properly
seated and connected. An error message is displayed if the error is less
serious. Recheck the system configuration or the connections.
Configure the System Run WINBIOS Setup. You must enter the requested information and
save the configuration data in CMOS RAM. The system will then reset, run
POST, and boot the operating system. See the following chapter for
information about configuring the computer.