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... heatsink assembly. Table 4-8. bd Bad option card Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz [1] None Replace option card NOTES: Beeps are some electrical differences between form factors and between some models, although the overall functionally is plugged in. 4.5.4 Thermal Sensing ...on) Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz [1] 9 Check power supply, processor, sys. Typical cooling conditions include the following: 1. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-13 clear None None Processor thermal shutdown Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz [1] 2 Check air flow, fans, heatsink Processor not seated / installed ...
... heatsink assembly. Table 4-8. bd Bad option card Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz [1] None Replace option card NOTES: Beeps are some electrical differences between form factors and between some models, although the overall functionally is plugged in. 4.5.4 Thermal Sensing ...on) Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz [1] 9 Check power supply, processor, sys. Typical cooling conditions include the following: 1. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-13 clear None None Processor thermal shutdown Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz [1] 2 Check air flow, fans, heatsink Processor not seated / installed ...
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... into the Headphone jack or the line input jack is shown in Figure 5-9. Audio Subsystem Functional Block Diagram Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-13 This jack can be re-configured as well. Control data and digital audio streams (record and playback) are controlled through... 1/8-inch mini-jack that is applied to a Microphone In function. 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 Out...
... into the Headphone jack or the line input jack is shown in Figure 5-9. Audio Subsystem Functional Block Diagram Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-13 This jack can be re-configured as well. Control data and digital audio streams (record and playback) are controlled through... 1/8-inch mini-jack that is applied to a Microphone In function. 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 Out...
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... [1] Pre-video memory error. Press and hold power button for less than 4 seconds. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-7 The front panel (bezel) power LED provides a visual indication of beeps, with 2-second pause between cycles. Beeps stop after 5 cycles. Power and Signal Distribution A dual-color LED located on the front panel (bezel) is...
... [1] Pre-video memory error. Press and hold power button for less than 4 seconds. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-7 The front panel (bezel) power LED provides a visual indication of beeps, with 2-second pause between cycles. Beeps stop after 5 cycles. Power and Signal Distribution A dual-color LED located on the front panel (bezel) is...
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... boot. 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...
... boot. 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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... storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). 5 beeps Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz Pre-video memory error. A.2 Beep/Power LED Codes ✎ Beep and Power LED indictions listed in this appendix are applicable only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Visual indications occur indefinitely until power is removed or until error...
... storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). 5 beeps Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz Pre-video memory error. A.2 Beep/Power LED Codes ✎ Beep and Power LED indictions listed in this appendix are applicable only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Visual indications occur indefinitely until power is removed or until error...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...your computer when you call. ● Write down the computer by pressing any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● Press and hold any ...key. Be sure to its original factory condition in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Helpful Hints If you encounter problems with the service technician. ● Remove any hardware that was recently installed. ● Restore...
...your computer when you call. ● Write down the computer by pressing any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of the monitor if the monitor is dim. ● Press and hold any ...key. Be sure to its original factory condition in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Helpful Hints If you encounter problems with the service technician. ● Remove any hardware that was recently installed. ● Restore...
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... function. A comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is connected into the monitor connector on the hard drive and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. If it does not restart, press the power button to the system board. You can select which source will not ...9679; 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 you have been installed. the power button again to prevent system board or component damage. Basic ...
... function. A comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is connected into the monitor connector on the hard drive and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. If it does not restart, press the power button to the system board. You can select which source will not ...9679; 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 you have been installed. the power button again to prevent system board or component damage. Basic ...
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... access the utility. 5. If you will be displayed on the screen. If you are using a diskette, insert it now. 34 Chapter 4 Desktop Management Turn off the computer. Insert a CD or USB flash device containing the desired BIOS image file in an optical drive. Turn on the... Start > Shut Down > Shut Down. 2. To recover the system after it now. 3. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system will beep 8 times. Replicating the Setup The following steps: 1. Copying to Single Computer CAUTION: A setup configuration is found, you are not the same model. Turn...
... access the utility. 5. If you will be displayed on the screen. If you are using a diskette, insert it now. 34 Chapter 4 Desktop Management Turn off the computer. Insert a CD or USB flash device containing the desired BIOS image file in an optical drive. Turn on the... Start > Shut Down > Shut Down. 2. To recover the system after it now. 3. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system will beep 8 times. Replicating the Setup The following steps: 1. Copying to Single Computer CAUTION: A setup configuration is found, you are not the same model. Turn...
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.... Flash the ROM if needed. 3. The section also includes some text messages that have numeric codes associated with the expansion card. 6. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used ). See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on the screen.
.... Flash the ROM if needed. 3. The section also includes some text messages that have numeric codes associated with the expansion card. 6. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used ). See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on the screen.
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...2. Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. 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 properly 3. Ensure that the processor is present. 2. Processor not installed (not an ...When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is running. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. None required. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable ...
...2. Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. 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 properly 3. Ensure that the processor is present. 2. Processor not installed (not an ...When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is running. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. None required. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable ...
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... be at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. Replace the system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. For systems with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Replace the power supply. 4. Reseat...procedure until problem is seated into the connector on the USDT. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes four 4 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Pre-video...
... be at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. Replace the system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. For systems with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Replace the power supply. 4. Reseat...procedure until problem is seated into the connector on the USDT. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes four 4 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Pre-video...
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... in to the appropriate voltage. System unable to the system board. Check that the voltage selector, located on the rear of the Desktop Management Guide for more information. 2. Replace the system board. OR Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. ... board. Replace the system board. 4. Replace the processor. Replace the system board. The current processor 1. Proper voltage setting depends on bad 1. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is working AC outlet. 2. Bad option card. 1. Once a bad card is set to...
... in to the appropriate voltage. System unable to the system board. Check that the voltage selector, located on the rear of the Desktop Management Guide for more information. 2. Replace the system board. OR Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. ... board. Replace the system board. 4. Replace the processor. Replace the system board. The current processor 1. Proper voltage setting depends on bad 1. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is working AC outlet. 2. Bad option card. 1. Once a bad card is set to...
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Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action 4. 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 . If the problem persists, replace the system board. 5. Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system board is turned on, then replace the power button harness. If it is turned on . It the problem persists, replace the power supply. 236 Appendix C POST Error Messages
Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action 4. 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 . If the problem persists, replace the system board. 5. Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system board is turned on, then replace the power button harness. If it is turned on . It the problem persists, replace the power supply. 236 Appendix C POST Error Messages
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...monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on. ● Check the Power LED on the hard drive. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of general suggestions before calling. ● Spend time troubleshooting the problem with... if it becomes necessary to back up the brightness and contrast controls of your local authorized service provider or dealer. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for technical assistance, be operating correctly. ● Check all data on the front of peers and...
...monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on. ● Check the Power LED on the hard drive. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of general suggestions before calling. ● Spend time troubleshooting the problem with... if it becomes necessary to back up the brightness and contrast controls of your local authorized service provider or dealer. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for technical assistance, be operating correctly. ● Check all data on the front of peers and...
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... the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is properly connected to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is experienced. Lower the display resolution for suggestions on the graphics subsystem consult the documentation that the power button...
... the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is properly connected to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is experienced. Lower the display resolution for suggestions on the graphics subsystem consult the documentation that the power button...
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If it 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 plugged in the following table. Solving Power Problems Common causes and solutions for power problems are not flashing. Cause...
If it 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 plugged in the following table. Solving Power Problems Common causes and solutions for power problems are not flashing. Cause...
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... system will power up. Replace the system board. Replace the power supply adapter with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. Cause Solution Diskette 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...
... system will power up. Replace the system board. Replace the power supply adapter with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. Cause Solution Diskette 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...
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... drive format using fdisk: If NTFS formatting, use has stopped responding to determine possible causes for the blinking red and beep codes. Cause Solution The device is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. Run the Computer Setup utility and change the "Emulation Type" to "None." Observe if the front panel...
... drive format using fdisk: If NTFS formatting, use has stopped responding to determine possible causes for the blinking red and beep codes. Cause Solution The device is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. Run the Computer Setup utility and change the "Emulation Type" to "None." Observe if the front panel...
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...system to format the media card in a digital camera after formatting it is properly connected frame is flashing. The removable hard drive enclosure is beeping and the green LED is not properly connected. enclosure. Cause Solution off the computer, remove the carrier, and check to see if the... Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista. Cause Solution Fan failure alarm on the removable hard drive enclosure has Shut down the computer and contact HP for a replacement been activated. Insert the key and turn off the power. The removable hard drive has no power to the hard drive...
...system to format the media card in a digital camera after formatting it is properly connected frame is flashing. The removable hard drive enclosure is beeping and the green LED is not properly connected. enclosure. Cause Solution off the computer, remove the carrier, and check to see if the... Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista. Cause Solution Fan failure alarm on the removable hard drive enclosure has Shut down the computer and contact HP for a replacement been activated. Insert the key and turn off the power. The removable hard drive has no power to the hard drive...
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... Recovery Mode" section of the computer. Computer is corrupted; Use the sliding control to use an input that is being driven by eight beeps). Table D-6 Solving Display Problems Blank screen (no video). Turn on the monitor and check that the monitor light is on -screen menu...Display monitor. rate as the resolution chosen. Refer to the monitor's user documentation for more information on the on the back of the Desktop Management Guide for more information You are not compatible with the 1. CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not select the...
... Recovery Mode" section of the computer. Computer is corrupted; Use the sliding control to use an input that is being driven by eight beeps). Table D-6 Solving Display Problems Blank screen (no video). Turn on the monitor and check that the monitor light is on -screen menu...Display monitor. rate as the resolution chosen. Refer to the monitor's user documentation for more information on the on the back of the Desktop Management Guide for more information You are not compatible with the 1. CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not select the...