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during post the very first work is done by the ram,all the memory in the ram is first transferred to the hard disk,and remains active until turned off.

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Q: What does a computer do during post?
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What is POST during boot process what does this mean?

POST stands for power on self test it does basic hardware checks on the computer


What does no video during POST indicate?

POST means "Power On Self Test", and is a series of tests the computer will conduct before loading your operating system (i.e. Windows). Most desktop computers that pass POST will sound a single short beep. If POST fails with a "no video" error, that probably means the computer was unable to properly initialize the video device during POST. You will likely need your computer serviced, in this event.


How can you freeze the screen during POST so that the can read the BIOS information?

Unplug the keyboard before you start the computer.


Where to find the rpm?

If you are talking about computer fans, then BIOS should have it. To get to BIOS, you must restart your computer, then before windows starts up (during POST) press 'Del' repeatedly.


What computer component is not tested by the POST routine?

the computer component not tested by post rutine is the power supply


Is there any way to skip DELL logo at POST?

With your in-built BIOS set-up provided by DELL it is impossible to skip the logo during POST. Do you remember times when the computer performs the POST process you can see the process rate running on the computer's monitor? If you remember that make a note that today many hardware manufacturers bring in their logo when the computer is running the POST process. But you got many third party utilities to work with that.


When a windows computer has completed the post for each adapter card that has a bios what is the next step during the boot sequence?

BIOS reads the MBR.


When is the hardware test in a PC first performed?

During the initial startup phase, right after your computer performs POST (power on self test)


What is post in computer hardware?

When power is turned on POST PowerOn SelfTest is the diagnostic testing sequence. Terms related to computer fundamentals, including computer hardware .


What does it mean when post fails to load on a computer?

POST (in uppercase) refers to the power-on self-test; the message might indicate a failure with some of the computer's hardware.


A POST can be of great help to discover and report computer errors and conflicts at POST?

diagnostic card


Is 'o' level certificate in computer equivalent to the post graduate diploma in computer application?

yes