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OCR: 5.30 COM PUTER ARCHITECTUR Powe r-n Self-Test Can the computer check to determine if all its components are functioning correctly? The next step in the boo0 process is the power -on self-test (POST) which diagnoses problems in the computer as shown in F iqure 5-30. Figure 5-30 P ower-on self-test 1.The POST checks if the graphics card working 4 The POST tests the hard disk and Hoppy disk drives The keyboard check AIIRAM addresses keyboard I- are tested to make sure attached to the computer. they can hold data The POST first checks the graphics card that connects your monitor to the computer. the graphics card is working II,nox see me ssa age such as "Video BIOS ver 1997 If your computer beeps pue does not display the video BIOS message the graphics card 1S probably malfunctioning You shoul ...