The router will prompt the user for a response to enter setup mode.
System Configuration Tool
System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG)
Preboot Sequence During startup, a Windows Server 2003-based computer initializes the boot portion of the hard disk and the preboot sequence begins. This sequence consists of four steps: • The computer runs power-on self test (POST) process to determine the amount of physical memory; and • The hardware components are present. • If the computer has a Plug and Play (BIOS), enumeration and configuration of hardware devices occurs. • The computer BIOS locates the boot device and loads and runs the master boot record (MBR). Note: Windows Server 2003 modifies the boot sector during installation so that Ntldr loads during system startup. Therefore you should disable the Boot Sector Virus Protection in your BIOS Setup.
Preboot Sequence During startup, a Windows Server 2003-based computer initializes the boot portion of the hard disk and the preboot sequence begins. This sequence consists of four steps: • The computer runs power-on self test (POST) process to determine the amount of physical memory; and • The hardware components are present. • If the computer has a Plug and Play (BIOS), enumeration and configuration of hardware devices occurs. • The computer BIOS locates the boot device and loads and runs the master boot record (MBR). Note: Windows Server 2003 modifies the boot sector during installation so that Ntldr loads during system startup. Therefore you should disable the Boot Sector Virus Protection in your BIOS Setup.
Start-programs-accesories-system tools-system information-tools-system configuration utility-startup- From there you can see what is being loaded up at startup. You can also check/uncheck the programs you don't want. There is a chance that your machine may not have this function, if it wasn't loaded during the machine's setup. If not, then you will have to go and get it off the 98SE CD. The startup configuration utility can also be started by going to the 'Run' item in the start menu and entering 'msconfig'.
Preboot Sequence During startup, a Windows Server 2003-based computer initializes the boot portion of the hard disk and the preboot sequence begins. This sequence consists of four steps: • The computer runs power-on self test (POST) process to determine the amount of physical memory; and • The hardware components are present. • If the computer has a Plug and Play (BIOS), enumeration and configuration of hardware devices occurs. • The computer BIOS locates the boot device and loads and runs the master boot record (MBR). Note: Windows Server 2003 modifies the boot sector during installation so that Ntldr loads during system startup. Therefore you should disable the Boot Sector Virus Protection in your BIOS Setup.
If you select the start button and go to all programs; there should be a folder named startup. When ever a folder or program is applied to this location it starts during the booting sequence. That folder can be removed from startup and thus will not open during start up. It is what is called a hot key command under the windows registry.
The order of devices the computer looks at during booting may need to be changed. During the boot sequence, escape to the BIOS and see what order it is and change and save the configuration if necessary.
When a router boots up, it performs a series of steps, called the boot sequence, to test the hardware and load the necessary software.1. The router performs a POST. The POST tests the hardware to verify that all components of the device are operational and present. For example, the POST checks for the different interfaces on the router. The POST is stored in and run from ROM (read-only memory).2. The bootstrap looks for and loads the Cisco IOS software. The bootstrap is a program in ROM that is used to execute programs. The bootstrap program is responsible for finding where each IOS program is located and then loading the file. By default, the IOS software is loaded from flash memory in all Cisco routers.3. The IOS software looks for a valid configuration file stored in NVRAM. This file is called startup-config and is only there if an administrator copies the running-config file into NVRAM.4. If a startup-config file is in NVRAM. the router will load and run this file. The router is now operational. If a startup-config file is not in NVRAM, the router will start the setup-mode configuration upon bootup.
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That would be during the POST (Power-On Self Test)