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... guide for details. ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is set in Computer Setup. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. If it on the keyboard or pressing the power button. For example, if...
... guide for details. ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is set in Computer Setup. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. If it on the keyboard or pressing the power button. For example, if...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... every second, followed by adjusting parameters in , but LEDs continue flashing). stressful on how to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is running . 1. Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. Table 1 Solving General Problems...
... every second, followed by adjusting parameters in , but LEDs continue flashing). stressful on how to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is running . 1. Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. Table 1 Solving General Problems...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...in the wrong location. Power LED flashes Red five times, 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. NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be... attempting to isolate the faulty module. or memory modules were installed in the upgrade 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the computer. Replace the system board. Replace DIMMs one at a...
...in the wrong location. Power LED flashes Red five times, 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. NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be... attempting to isolate the faulty module. or memory modules were installed in the upgrade 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the computer. Replace the system board. Replace DIMMs one at a...
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... Installation Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red six times, 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 Bad option card. 1. Once bad card is identified, remove and replace ...Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you hear beeps, see if fault goes away. 2. 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 For systems...
... Installation Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red six times, 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 Bad option card. 1. Once bad card is identified, remove and replace ...Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you hear beeps, see if fault goes away. 2. 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 For systems...
Desktop Management Guide
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... appropriate BIOS image file is found , you will blink red 8 times, one blink every second. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system will beep 8 times. Turn on to insert media containing a BIOS image file. NOTE: The media must be prompted to restart the computer. To recover the system after...
... appropriate BIOS image file is found , you will blink red 8 times, one blink every second. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system will beep 8 times. Turn on to insert media containing a BIOS image file. NOTE: The media must be prompted to restart the computer. To recover the system after...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... (some models) is set in again. If the system will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. ENWW Helpful Hints 9 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 pressing and...
... (some models) is set in again. If the system will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. ENWW Helpful Hints 9 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 pressing and...
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... (continued) Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly. 4. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds...
... (continued) Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly. 4. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds...
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... Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the wrong location. If you did not accept them. accepting the changes. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of changes to the Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for specific problems. 3. Review the ...documentation that does not cause a resource conflict. Beeps and flashing LEDs are disabled in Computer Setup. then turn on the external device, on. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure...
... Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the wrong location. If you did not accept them. accepting the changes. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of changes to the Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for specific problems. 3. Review the ...documentation that does not cause a resource conflict. Beeps and flashing LEDs are disabled in Computer Setup. then turn on the external device, on. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure...
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...remove a DIMM module. 1. Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. For systems with HP memory. 4. Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause,...the system. 2. Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Graphics card is not seated properly or is bad, or system board...
...remove a DIMM module. 1. Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. For systems with HP memory. 4. Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause,...the system. 2. Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Graphics card is not seated properly or is bad, or system board...
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..., be performed. None 18 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW 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. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes... them. NOTE: If you see if fault goes away. 2. None Computer on. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. If the LED is identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. When the computer is...
..., be performed. None 18 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW 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. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes... them. NOTE: If you see if fault goes away. 2. None Computer on. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. If the LED is identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. When the computer is...
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...two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable... second, followed by a two second pause. Check to ensure all devices are not blocked and the processor cooling fan is present. 2. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until failure occurs. Power failure (power 1. Processor thermal 1. seated into the connector on the system...
...two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable... second, followed by a two second pause. Check to ensure all devices are not blocked and the processor cooling fan is present. 2. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until failure occurs. Power failure (power 1. Processor thermal 1. seated into the connector on the system...
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...the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. 2. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. 1. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Reseat the graphics card. 2. Red Power LED ... second, followed by a two second pause. Reflash the system ROM with HP memory. 4. Pre-video graphics error. Replace the system board. Reseat DIMMs. 2. Replace the system board. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. CAUTION: To...
...the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. 2. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. 1. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Reseat the graphics card. 2. Red Power LED ... second, followed by a two second pause. Reflash the system ROM with HP memory. 4. Pre-video graphics error. Replace the system board. Reseat DIMMs. 2. Replace the system board. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. CAUTION: To...
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...to the appropriate voltage. Proper voltage setting depends on the rear of the power supply (some models), located on your region. 2. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is unable to the system board. 3. Check each option card by removing the ...harness. Check that the power button harness is turned on green then: 1. 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 second, followed by a two second pause. Try the following: 1....
...to the appropriate voltage. Proper voltage setting depends on the rear of the power supply (some models), located on your region. 2. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is unable to the system board. 3. Check each option card by removing the ...harness. Check that the power button harness is turned on green then: 1. 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 second, followed by a two second pause. Try the following: 1....
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Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action problem persists, replace the system board. 5. 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. It the problem persists, replace the power supply. 22 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW
Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action problem persists, replace the system board. 5. 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. It the problem persists, replace the power supply. 22 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... option ROM image is not corrupt, "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" will beep 8 times. Turn off . 4. Insert a diskette, CD, or USB ...of the ROM that contains code that checks for BIOS image files. Desktop Management 3.4.2 HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to upgrade the BIOS... power off the power. 2. Turn on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the product name/number of the computer ...enough support to restart the computer. 3-10 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 The Boot Block is turned on to search removable media for a valid system...
... option ROM image is not corrupt, "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" will beep 8 times. Turn off . 4. Insert a diskette, CD, or USB ...of the ROM that contains code that checks for BIOS image files. Desktop Management 3.4.2 HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to upgrade the BIOS... power off the power. 2. Turn on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the product name/number of the computer ...enough support to restart the computer. 3-10 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 The Boot Block is turned on to search removable media for a valid system...
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... actions in which they should be blocked or not turning. Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 C-9 Look for flashing LEDs on all diagnostic lights and audible codes are not blocked and the processor cooling fan... 3. POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Green Power LED On. Beeps None None 2 Possible Cause Recommended Action Computer on a PS/2 keyboard, look for the LED between the DIMM sockets. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not properly attached to wake the computer. 1. ...
... actions in which they should be blocked or not turning. Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 C-9 Look for flashing LEDs on all diagnostic lights and audible codes are not blocked and the processor cooling fan... 3. POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Green Power LED On. Beeps None None 2 Possible Cause Recommended Action Computer on a PS/2 keyboard, look for the LED between the DIMM sockets. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not properly attached to wake the computer. 1. ...
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Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until failure occurs. Replace the power supply. 4. Reseat DIMMs. 2. C-10 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Pre-video memory error. Power on the system board. 2. Replace the device that the processor is seated into the ... functioning properly. 3. Red Power LED flashes four times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued) Activity Red Power LED flashes three times, once every ...
Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until failure occurs. Replace the power supply. 4. Reseat DIMMs. 2. C-10 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Pre-video memory error. Power on the system board. 2. Replace the device that the processor is seated into the ... functioning properly. 3. Red Power LED flashes four times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. POST Error Messages POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued) Activity Red Power LED flashes three times, once every ...
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.... See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 C-11 Reflash the ROM with the latest BIOS image. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Beeps 6 7 8 Possible Cause Pre-video graphics error. Replace the system board...
.... See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 C-11 Reflash the ROM with the latest BIOS image. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Beeps 6 7 8 Possible Cause Pre-video graphics error. Replace the system board...
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... fifth iteration but is unable to boot. Beeps 9 10 Possible Cause System powers on but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Recommended Action 1. Check that the voltage ... system to see if fault goes away. 2. Red Power LED flashes ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Replace the processor. 3. Replace the system board. Once a bad card is...supply (some models), is identified, remove and replace the bad option card. 3. C-12 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700
... fifth iteration but is unable to boot. Beeps 9 10 Possible Cause System powers on but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Recommended Action 1. Check that the voltage ... system to see if fault goes away. 2. Red Power LED flashes ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Replace the processor. 3. Replace the system board. Once a bad card is...supply (some models), is identified, remove and replace the bad option card. 3. C-12 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700
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... on your region. 2. Try the following: 1. If the problem persists, replace the power supply. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 C-13 Check that the power button harness is turned on. Replace the system board. Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to see if the 5 V_aux light on the system board is properly...
... on your region. 2. Try the following: 1. If the problem persists, replace the power supply. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 C-13 Check that the power button harness is turned on. Replace the system board. Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to see if the 5 V_aux light on the system board is properly...