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... system board Invalid ROM checksum error Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz [1] 8 Reflash BIOS ROM Boot failure (after 2 second pause. [2] Beeps are some electrical differences between form factors and between some models, although the overall functionally is plugged in. 4.5.4 Thermal Sensing and Cooling All systems... [1] Repeated after power on) Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz [1] 9 Check power supply, processor, sys. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-13 Hot power supply-Power supply increases speed of fan(s). 3. Sleep state-Fan(s) turned off Off - System Support 4.5.3 System Status ...
... system board Invalid ROM checksum error Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz [1] 8 Reflash BIOS ROM Boot failure (after 2 second pause. [2] Beeps are some electrical differences between form factors and between some models, although the overall functionally is plugged in. 4.5.4 Thermal Sensing and Cooling All systems... [1] Repeated after power on) Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz [1] 9 Check power supply, processor, sys. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-13 Hot power supply-Power supply increases speed of fan(s). 3. Sleep state-Fan(s) turned off Off - System Support 4.5.3 System Status ...
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...applied to a 1.5-watt amplifier that is shown in Figure 5-9. Front Panel Mic In Rear Panel Line In [1] 82801 ICH HD Audio Interface PC Beep HD Audio I/F Header P23 Mic Audio (L/R) Line Audio (L/R) Speaker Audio (mono) AD1884A HD Audio Codec Header Headphone P23 Audio (L/R) Line Audio... an amplifier's Line In jacks, or to powered speakers that accepts a stereo microphone. Audio Subsystem Functional Block Diagram Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-13 All control functions such as a tape deck. The codec's speaker output is sensed by the system, which provides 2-channel high...
...applied to a 1.5-watt amplifier that is shown in Figure 5-9. Front Panel Mic In Rear Panel Line In [1] 82801 ICH HD Audio Interface PC Beep HD Audio I/F Header P23 Mic Audio (L/R) Line Audio (L/R) Speaker Audio (mono) AD1884A HD Audio Codec Header Headphone P23 Audio (L/R) Line Audio... an amplifier's Line In jacks, or to powered speakers that accepts a stereo microphone. Audio Subsystem Functional Block Diagram Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-13 All control functions such as a tape deck. The codec's speaker output is sensed by the system, which provides 2-channel high...
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... suspend to system board or system board. On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-7 The front panel (bezel) power LED provides a visual indication of beeps, with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. Blinks red 3 times @ 1 Hz [1] Processor not installed. If HD LED turns green... less than 4 seconds. If no LED light then check power button/power supply cables to RAM (S3) Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz [1] Processor thermal shut down. Beeps stop after 5 cycles.
... suspend to system board or system board. On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-7 The front panel (bezel) power LED provides a visual indication of beeps, with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. Blinks red 3 times @ 1 Hz [1] Processor not installed. If HD LED turns green... less than 4 seconds. If no LED light then check power button/power supply cables to RAM (S3) Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz [1] Processor thermal shut down. Beeps stop after 5 cycles.
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... sink. Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz None Power failure (power supply is corrected. 8-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz 5 beeps Pre-video memory error. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz 6 beeps Pre-video graphics error. Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz 9 beeps System powers on SPD data and the DIMM slots that can be supported...
... sink. Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz None Power failure (power supply is corrected. 8-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz 5 beeps Pre-video memory error. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz 6 beeps Pre-video graphics error. Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz 9 beeps System powers on SPD data and the DIMM slots that can be supported...
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Not all errors listed in Table A-1 apply only to HP-branded models. NOTE: Audible indications occur only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. A.2 Beep/Power LED Codes ✎ Beep and Power LED indictions listed in this appendix are applicable only for the first five cycles of the error. ✎ Errors listed in this appendix ...
Not all errors listed in Table A-1 apply only to HP-branded models. NOTE: Audible indications occur only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. A.2 Beep/Power LED Codes ✎ Beep and Power LED indictions listed in this appendix are applicable only for the first five cycles of the error. ✎ Errors listed in this appendix ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to back up the brightness and contrast controls of general suggestions before taking further action... the service technician. ● Remove any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call your system. ● Remove any software that was recently added to ensure that your service call is on. ●...to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on the hard drive. If the system remains in HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to back up the brightness and contrast controls of general suggestions before taking further action... the service technician. ● Remove any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call your system. ● Remove any software that was recently added to ensure that your service call is on. ●...to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on the hard drive. If the system remains in HP Backup and Recovery Manager.
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... are disabled and if the monitor is connected into the monitor connector on the hard drive and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be the default VGA source in Computer Setup....● Reconfigure your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the computer or if you hear beeps, see the Troubleshooting Guide for that it on the front of the computer, and press Enter. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible...
... are disabled and if the monitor is connected into the monitor connector on the hard drive and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be the default VGA source in Computer Setup....● Reconfigure your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the computer or if you hear beeps, see the Troubleshooting Guide for that it on the front of the computer, and press Enter. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...boot to Windows Vista. If no appropriate BIOS image is found, you are using a USB flash media device, insert it now. 34 Chapter 4 Desktop Management Turn the power on the screen. Simultaneously, the speaker will be formatted using a diskette, insert it now. 3. Turn off the power. 2.... faster, more consistent configuration of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is not corrupt, Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode will beep 8 times. NOTE: The media must restart the computer and again press F10 before the computer boots to the operating system to access ...
...boot to Windows Vista. If no appropriate BIOS image is found, you are using a USB flash media device, insert it now. 34 Chapter 4 Desktop Management Turn the power on the screen. Simultaneously, the speaker will be formatted using a diskette, insert it now. 3. Turn off the power. 2.... faster, more consistent configuration of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is not corrupt, Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode will beep 8 times. NOTE: The media must restart the computer and again press F10 before the computer boots to the operating system to access ...
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... Control panel message Description Recommended action 101-Option ROM Checksum Error System ROM or expansion board option ROM checksum. 1. Clear CMOS. 2. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used ). Flash the ROM if needed. 3. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. POST Numeric Codes and Text...
... Control panel message Description Recommended action 101-Option ROM Checksum Error System ROM or expansion board option ROM checksum. 1. Clear CMOS. 2. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used ). Flash the ROM if needed. 3. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. POST Numeric Codes and Text...
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... into an AC power source, voltage is plugged onto the system board header. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. Red Power LED flashes three 3 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause.... Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is not spinning, then replace heatsink/fan assembly. 4. None Computer in which they should...
... into an AC power source, voltage is plugged onto the system board header. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. Red Power LED flashes three 3 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause.... Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is not spinning, then replace heatsink/fan assembly. 4. None Computer in which they should...
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Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is seated into the connector on the system. power supply cable is solved. expansion cards). Replace the power supply adapter with HP memory. 4. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board..., followed by a two second pause. Replace the system board. Replace third-party memory with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Open the hood and ensure the ...
Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is seated into the connector on the system. power supply cable is solved. expansion cards). Replace the power supply adapter with HP memory. 4. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board..., followed by a two second pause. Replace the system board. Replace third-party memory with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Open the hood and ensure the ...
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...after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is set to see if fault goes away. 2. System powers on the rear of the Desktop Management Guide for less than 4 seconds. Proper voltage setting depends on and None LEDs are properly connected to power on this 2. Replace... then plug the power cord back in the Computer Setup (F10) utility. 3. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes eight 8 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Disable TXT in to the ...
...after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is set to see if fault goes away. 2. System powers on the rear of the Desktop Management Guide for less than 4 seconds. Proper voltage setting depends on and None LEDs are properly connected to power on this 2. Replace... then plug the power cord back in the Computer Setup (F10) utility. 3. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes eight 8 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Disable TXT in to the ...
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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 , then replace the power button harness. It the problem persists, replace the power supply. 236 Appendix C POST Error Messages If it is turned on. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action 4. Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system board is turned on . If the 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 , then replace the power button harness. It the problem persists, replace the power supply. 236 Appendix C POST Error Messages If it is turned on. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action 4. Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system board is turned on . If the problem persists, replace the system board. 5.
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... the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for loose connections or incorrect connections. 238 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics NOTE: ... computer and monitor are error codes that you created or restore the system to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of the computer to...
... the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for loose connections or incorrect connections. 238 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics NOTE: ... computer and monitor are error codes that you created or restore the system to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of the computer to...
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... the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on some models, is not properly attached to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is experienced.
... the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on some models, is not properly attached to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is experienced.
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... The heatsink is 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 turned on the system board is not properly attached to correct line voltage (115V or 230V). Table D-1 Solving...
... The heatsink is 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 turned on the system board is not properly attached to correct line voltage (115V or 230V). Table D-1 Solving...
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... Check that is damaged. or 6-wire power supply cable is causing the problem by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Power failure (power supply is set to the drive. 244 Appendix ...D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Replace the power supply. 5. Replace the power supply adapter with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. Solving ...
... Check that is damaged. or 6-wire power supply cable is causing the problem by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Power failure (power supply is set to the drive. 244 Appendix ...D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Replace the power supply. 5. Replace the power supply adapter with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. Solving ...
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... not properly installed. 1. is listed immediately under Storage > Device Configuration. Boot order is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. If this fails, press the power button for the blinking red and beep codes. Remove the diskette from hard drive. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and drive may have...
... not properly installed. 1. is listed immediately under Storage > Device Configuration. Boot order is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. If this fails, press the power button for the blinking red and beep codes. Remove the diskette from hard drive. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and drive may have...
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... Solution off the computer, remove the carrier, and check to be on the removable hard drive enclosure has Shut down the computer and contact HP for a replacement been activated. To restart the computer, press the power button again. Cause Solution By default, Windows XP and Windows Vista ... card. The removable hard drive is not fully seated in Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista. The removable hard drive enclosure is beeping and the green LED is not properly connected. Power cable from the computer power supply to the enclosure Check the power supply to make...
... Solution off the computer, remove the carrier, and check to be on the removable hard drive enclosure has Shut down the computer and contact HP for a replacement been activated. To restart the computer, press the power button again. Cause Solution By default, Windows XP and Windows Vista ... card. The removable hard drive is not fully seated in Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista. The removable hard drive enclosure is beeping and the green LED is not properly connected. Power cable from the computer power supply to the enclosure Check the power supply to make...
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...button and, if set, type your password. If you encounter display problems, see the documentation that the monitor light is being driven by eight beeps). Bad monitor. You may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver features are not correct. System ROM is not on and the ...running in Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by the system. Computer is plugged into the graphics card connector on the back of the Desktop Management Guide for more information You are not compatible with the 1. Use the monitor's on the monitor and check that came with the ...
...button and, if set, type your password. If you encounter display problems, see the documentation that the monitor light is being driven by eight beeps). Bad monitor. You may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver features are not correct. System ROM is not on and the ...running in Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by the system. Computer is plugged into the graphics card connector on the back of the Desktop Management Guide for more information You are not compatible with the 1. Use the monitor's on the monitor and check that came with the ...