POST Flashcards

1
Q

What does POST stand for?

A

Power On Self Test

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2
Q

What is a POST?

A

When a computer boots the BIOS will perform hardware checks on main components of the computer

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3
Q

If a device is malfunctioning what will alert the technician?

A

Beep codes and error codes

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4
Q

What do BIOS manufacturers change for different problems?

A

They use different beep codes for different problem

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5
Q

Do motherboard manufacturers use different beep codes?

A

Sometimes depending on the manufacturer

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6
Q

Where would you look to find the beep code definitions for the motherboard?

A

Consult the motherboard Documentation

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