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== POST == |
== POST == |
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When a computer is switched on or reset, it runs through a series of diagnostics called POST - '''P'''ower-'''O'''n '''S'''elf-'''T'''est. This sequence culminates in locating a bootable device, such as a |
When a computer is switched on or reset, it runs through a series of diagnostics called POST - '''P'''ower-'''O'''n '''S'''elf-'''T'''est. This sequence culminates in locating a bootable device, such as a Floppy disk, CD-ROM or a Hard disk in the order that the firmware is configured to. |
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== Master Boot Record == |
== Master Boot Record == |
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