Hardware & Network TroubleshootingQuestion 85 of 100
A newly built PC will not POST. Which minimal configuration helps isolate the fault?
a.Boot with only CPU, one RAM stick, and integrated video
b.Add every drive and card at once
c.Remove the CPU
d.Disconnect the PSU entirely
Explanation
Booting with a minimal configuration (CPU, one stick of RAM, and onboard or a single GPU) helps isolate which component prevents POST. Removing the CPU or PSU makes booting impossible.
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