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Boot Steps
Shows the POST codes during system startup. The BIOS provides the POST code, which
appears on the LCD panel as soon as it is available. If the system stops during startup,
the last successful boot-step POST code appears on the LCD. When you select Boot
Steps, the POST step appears on the LCD status panel during the subsequent boot
processes.
To ensure that MaxiLife is ready to display the first POST codes as soon as possible, the
preboot diagnostics aren’t executed when the system is booted with the Boot Steps
option selected. Figure 4-7 shows how Boot Steps obtains its information from the BIOS,
then displays a POST error if necessary.
Figure 4-7 Boot Steps
Boot Report
Runs a set of diagnostics that assess the system’s components. Results of the tests
appear on the LCD status panel, one after another, when you press the LCD
buttons.
Components are tested in sequence when the you press the Next button. When all
components have been checked, a diagnostic screen appears. Depending on the result of
the diagnostics, the screen could indicate either Diagnostics Done OK or FAIL.
At the end of the test, you can exit the diagnostic mode by pressing the LCD button.
For more information about MaxiLife, refer to Chapter 7 “troubleshooting your hp
workstation x2100.”
“Write
POST
Code”
BIOS
MaxiLife
“Write
POST
ERROR”
This is a toggle
item, which is
indicated witha
check mark
System Info
Boot Steps
Next Ok
HP x2100
Post Code 24
Error
Post Code XX
