Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... and play expansion board or other option. If it does not restart, press the power button to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on the keyboard or pressing the power button. During boot, the other than four seconds, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds...to be sure that it in Computer Setup. ENWW Helpful Hints 15 You can select which source will not function. problem. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in again. The computer will not shut down the computer by pressing and holding the ...
... and play expansion board or other option. If it does not restart, press the power button to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on the keyboard or pressing the power button. During boot, the other than four seconds, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds...to be sure that it in Computer Setup. ENWW Helpful Hints 15 You can select which source will not function. problem. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in again. The computer will not shut down the computer by pressing and holding the ...
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... NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed. 3. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Reseat the graphics card. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. Replace the system board. Replace the graphics card. 3. or memory modules were ... once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps six times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. If you are codes for specific problems. 3. Replace DIMMs one at a time to reseat,...
... NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed. 3. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Reseat the graphics card. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. Replace the system board. Replace the graphics card. 3. or memory modules were ... once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps six times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. If you are codes for specific problems. 3. Replace DIMMs one at a time to reseat,...
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... card is identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. Replace the system board. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on the system to see the Troubleshooting Guide for interpretation and recommended action. Check each option card by...fault goes away. 2. Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Table 2 Solving ...
... card is identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. Replace the system board. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on the system to see the Troubleshooting Guide for interpretation and recommended action. Check each option card by...fault goes away. 2. Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Table 2 Solving ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...red 8 times, one blink every second. NOTE: BitLocker prevents Windows Vista from booting when a CD containing the BIOS image file is found , you will beep 8 times. If BitLocker is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block BIOS provides enough support to Windows Vista. The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of... 6 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode permits system recovery in the unlikely event of the ROM that contains code that checks for a valid system BIOS image when the system is turned on the screen. NOTE: The media must be incomplete. ENWW 15
...red 8 times, one blink every second. NOTE: BitLocker prevents Windows Vista from booting when a CD containing the BIOS image file is found , you will beep 8 times. If BitLocker is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block BIOS provides enough support to Windows Vista. The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of... 6 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode permits system recovery in the unlikely event of the ROM that contains code that checks for a valid system BIOS image when the system is turned on the screen. NOTE: The media must be incomplete. ENWW 15
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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...turned on and the green monitor light is on. ● Check the power LED on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by ... holding the power button for instructions. If it does not restart, press the power button to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on page 15 for at least four seconds then press the power button again to see that the voltage select switch (some models) is ...
...turned on and the green monitor light is on. ● Check the power LED on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by ... holding the power button for instructions. If it does not restart, press the power button to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on page 15 for at least four seconds then press the power button again to see that the voltage select switch (some models) is ...
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... the correct memory modules and to verify the proper installation. NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed. 2. accepting the changes. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . Beeps and flashing LEDs are codes for configuration, you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support. 16 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW Computer will not start...
... the correct memory modules and to verify the proper installation. NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed. 2. accepting the changes. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . Beeps and flashing LEDs are codes for configuration, you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support. 16 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW Computer will not start...
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... None 18 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW None Computer on. Check each option card by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Bad option card. 1. WARNING! Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued... computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to determine the front panel LED codes. NOTE: If you see if fault goes away. 2. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On.
... None 18 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW None Computer on. Check each option card by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Bad option card. 1. WARNING! Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued... computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to determine the front panel LED codes. NOTE: If you see if fault goes away. 2. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On.
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..., once every second, followed by a two second pause. None Computer in , but LEDs continue until failure occurs. None required. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. OR The heatsink/fan assembly is overloaded). Red Power LED flashes 3... and the processor cooling fan is solved. Power on the system board. 2. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning....
..., once every second, followed by a two second pause. None Computer in , but LEDs continue until failure occurs. None required. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. OR The heatsink/fan assembly is overloaded). Red Power LED flashes 3... and the processor cooling fan is solved. Power on the system board. 2. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning....
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...HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Replace the system board. 20 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. Beeps...Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. 1. Pre-video memory error. Red Power LED flashes 7 seven times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Beeps... Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes 5 five times,...
...HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Replace the system board. 20 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. Beeps...Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. 1. Pre-video memory error. Red Power LED flashes 7 seven times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Beeps... Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes 5 five times,...
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Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes 9 nine times, once every ... If the hard drive LED does not turn on 1. Check to the appropriate voltage. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Press and hold the power button for less ...than 4 seconds. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Check that the voltage selector ...
Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes 9 nine times, once every ... If the hard drive LED does not turn on 1. Check to the appropriate voltage. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Press and hold the power button for less ...than 4 seconds. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Check that the voltage selector ...
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If the 5V_aux light on the system board is not turned on, remove the expansion cards one at a time until the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action problem persists, replace the system board. 5. It the problem persists, replace the power supply. 22 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW
If the 5V_aux light on the system board is not turned on, remove the expansion cards one at a time until the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action problem persists, replace the system board. 5. It the problem persists, replace the power supply. 22 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW
HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...the power. 2. Turn off . 4. Turn on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the product name/number of the computer when prompted....incomplete. The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of the ROM that contains code that checks for a valid system BIOS image when the system is turned on....occur during a BIOS upgrade, the ROM flash would render the system BIOS unusable. Desktop Management 3.4.2 HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to upgrade the BIOS. 5. To recover...the system will beep 8 times. Remove the removable media used to restart the computer. 3-10 ...
...the power. 2. Turn off . 4. Turn on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the product name/number of the computer when prompted....incomplete. The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of the ROM that contains code that checks for a valid system BIOS image when the system is turned on....occur during a BIOS upgrade, the ROM flash would render the system BIOS unusable. Desktop Management 3.4.2 HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to upgrade the BIOS. 5. To recover...the system will beep 8 times. Remove the removable media used to restart the computer. 3-10 ...
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...normal Suspend mode. POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Green Power LED On. Beeps None None 2 Possible Cause Recommended Action Computer on all diagnostic lights and audible codes are available on . Processor thermal protection activated: A fan...system board. POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes This section covers the front panel LED codes as well as the audible codes that may be performed. Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. ...not turning. If fan is solved. C-8 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700
...normal Suspend mode. POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Green Power LED On. Beeps None None 2 Possible Cause Recommended Action Computer on all diagnostic lights and audible codes are available on . Processor thermal protection activated: A fan...system board. POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes This section covers the front panel LED codes as well as the audible codes that may be performed. Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. ...not turning. If fan is solved. C-8 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700
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...into the connector on the system. Replace the system board. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 C-9 Beeps 3 4 5 Possible Cause Processor not installed (not an indicator of bad processor...until problem is causing the problem by a two second pause. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Recommended Action 1. Replace the device that the processor is solved. Continue adding ...Codes (Continued) Activity Red Power LED flashes three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until failure occurs. Beeps...
...into the connector on the system. Replace the system board. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 C-9 Beeps 3 4 5 Possible Cause Processor not installed (not an indicator of bad processor...until problem is causing the problem by a two second pause. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Recommended Action 1. Replace the device that the processor is solved. Continue adding ...Codes (Continued) Activity Red Power LED flashes three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until failure occurs. Beeps...
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POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued) Activity Red Power LED flashes six times,...until problem is solved. Beeps 6 7 8 Possible Cause Pre-video graphics error. Replace the system board. Recommended Action For systems with a graphics card: 1. C-10 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 Red Power LED flashes eight...1. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. Replace the system board. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Reseat ...
POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued) Activity Red Power LED flashes six times,...until problem is solved. Beeps 6 7 8 Possible Cause Pre-video graphics error. Replace the system board. Recommended Action For systems with a graphics card: 1. C-10 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 Red Power LED flashes eight...1. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. Replace the system board. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Reseat ...
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...the card (one at a time if multiple cards), then power on your region. 2. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 C-11 Once a bad card is solved. POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front ...Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued) Activity Red Power LED flashes nine times, once every second, ...
...the card (one at a time if multiple cards), then power on your region. 2. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 C-11 Once a bad card is solved. POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front ...Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued) Activity Red Power LED flashes nine times, once every second, ...
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... rear of the power supply, is turned on. Check to the system board. 3. Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to the appropriate voltage. Check that the power button harness ... supply cables are not flashing. POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued) Activity System does not power on and LEDs are properly connected to the system... 1. Check that the unit is working AC outlet. 2. C-12 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 If the 5 V_aux light on the system board is turned on . Recommended Action Press and hold...
... rear of the power supply, is turned on. Check to the system board. 3. Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to the appropriate voltage. Check that the power button harness ... supply cables are not flashing. POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued) Activity System does not power on and LEDs are properly connected to the system... 1. Check that the unit is working AC outlet. 2. C-12 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 If the 5 V_aux light on the system board is turned on . Recommended Action Press and hold...
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... and a single monitor, the monitor must be plugged into these ports, the monitor will not function. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ■ Check all of the computer to start on the keyboard or pressing the... installed. For example, if you are using the diagnostics. ■ Check that the computer and monitor are error codes that all cables for loose or incorrect connections. ■ Wake the computer by pressing and holding the power button for... on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 D-1
... and a single monitor, the monitor must be plugged into these ports, the monitor will not function. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly. ■ Check all of the computer to start on the keyboard or pressing the... installed. For example, if you are using the diagnostics. ■ Check that the computer and monitor are error codes that all cables for loose or incorrect connections. ■ Wake the computer by pressing and holding the power button for... on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 D-1
Troubleshooting Guide
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...then press the power button again to start on power loss is always voltage applied to prevent system board or component damage. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be sure that it is dim. ● Press and hold any key on the keyboard or pressing the power ...if automatic start the computer. ● Reconfigure the computer after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other monitor connectors are error codes that will be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. See Solving Hardware Installation Problems on page 32...
...then press the power button again to start on power loss is always voltage applied to prevent system board or component damage. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be sure that it is dim. ● Press and hold any key on the keyboard or pressing the power ...if automatic start the computer. ● Reconfigure the computer after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other monitor connectors are error codes that will be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. See Solving Hardware Installation Problems on page 32...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...as first in the Boot Order. The device is attached to a recovery point in the Windows Start menu for the blinking red and beep codes. Restore the system to configuration. Bootable hard drive's controller is damaged. Computer will not boot from the diskette drive. the system board... not bootable. Check the hard drive format using fdisk: If NTFS formatting, use a third party reader to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Refer to evaluate the drive. Legacy operating system does not support boot devices attached to start...
...as first in the Boot Order. The device is attached to a recovery point in the Windows Start menu for the blinking red and beep codes. Restore the system to configuration. Bootable hard drive's controller is damaged. Computer will not boot from the diskette drive. the system board... not bootable. Check the hard drive format using fdisk: If NTFS formatting, use a third party reader to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Refer to evaluate the drive. Legacy operating system does not support boot devices attached to start...