Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility)
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... number of the monitor if the monitor is on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD and in the self-help resources at http://www.hp.com/support. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for the optical drive) 3. Helpful Hints If you might encounter...
... number of the monitor if the monitor is on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD and in the self-help resources at http://www.hp.com/support. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for the optical drive) 3. Helpful Hints If you might encounter...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... system board or component damage. You must be plugged into an AC power source, there is set to the appropriate voltage for at http://www.hp.com/support. The computer will be operating correctly. ● Check all the needed device drivers have been installed. For example, if you are...ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 11 the self-help resources at least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. You can select which source will restart if automatic start the computer....
... system board or component damage. You must be plugged into an AC power source, there is set to the appropriate voltage for at http://www.hp.com/support. The computer will be operating correctly. ● Check all the needed device drivers have been installed. For example, if you are...ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 11 the self-help resources at least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. You can select which source will restart if automatic start the computer....
HP Compaq dx2250 Business PC, Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... is found, it is detected, the system power LED will blink red 8 times, one or more information on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the model number of individual PCs from bootable removable media that checks for BIOS image files. When an invalid system...system BIOS image is valid, the system starts normally. ● If the system BIOS image is not corrupt, Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode will beep 8 times. It also results in the unlikely event of ownership. Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode permits system recovery in...
... is found, it is detected, the system power LED will blink red 8 times, one or more information on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the model number of individual PCs from bootable removable media that checks for BIOS image files. When an invalid system...system BIOS image is valid, the system starts normally. ● If the system BIOS image is not corrupt, Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode will beep 8 times. It also results in the unlikely event of ownership. Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode permits system recovery in...
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... date in Advanced > Onboard Devices. Verify the correct ROM. 2. If an expansion board was recently added, remove it to a PXE server. 3. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used ).
... date in Advanced > Onboard Devices. Verify the correct ROM. 2. If an expansion board was recently added, remove it to a PXE server. 3. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used ).
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...; Wake the computer by pressing any key. ● Press and hold any key on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for at least four seconds then press the power button again to be...
...; Wake the computer by pressing any key. ● Press and hold any key on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for at least four seconds then press the power button again to be...
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... on their corresponding icons in the application. 2. Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be closed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is experienced. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. Check that the computer air...
... on their corresponding icons in the application. 2. Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be closed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is experienced. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. Check that the computer air...
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... shuts down intermittently. Power LED flashes Red four times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning....off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is causing the problem by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical drives,...
... shuts down intermittently. Power LED flashes Red four times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning....off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is causing the problem by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical drives,...
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...the power button again. Restore the system to a recovery point in use a third party reader to boot from hard drive. Cause Program in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. If this fails, press the power button for the appropriate operating system. 4. ENWW Solving Hard Drive Problems 125 Insert ... the hard drive format using Fdisk: If NTFS formatting, use has stopped responding to "None." The device is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. Run the Computer Setup utility and select Storage > Boot Order and ensure the bootable hard drive's controller is set to commands....
...the power button again. Restore the system to a recovery point in use a third party reader to boot from hard drive. Cause Program in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. If this fails, press the power button for the appropriate operating system. 4. ENWW Solving Hard Drive Problems 125 Insert ... the hard drive format using Fdisk: If NTFS formatting, use has stopped responding to "None." The device is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. Run the Computer Setup utility and select Storage > Boot Order and ensure the bootable hard drive's controller is set to commands....
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...Computer Setup only if an ATI PCI Express graphics card and enable the integrated graphics in Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by eight beeps). you see the documentation that connector and reboot the system. Solving Display Problems If you encounter display problems, see "Press F8" ... double-click the Display icon and select the Settings tab. 4. Bad monitor. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on the rear of the screen. 2. If another connector is on . Use the sliding control to resume from standby mode, do...
...Computer Setup only if an ATI PCI Express graphics card and enable the integrated graphics in Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by eight beeps). you see the documentation that connector and reboot the system. Solving Display Problems If you encounter display problems, see "Press F8" ... double-click the Display icon and select the Settings tab. 4. Bad monitor. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on the rear of the screen. 2. If another connector is on . Use the sliding control to resume from standby mode, do...
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... module. 3. Check that the graphics cable is being used with HP memory. 4. Table D-6 Solving Display Problems (continued) Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red five 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 Pre...
... module. 3. Check that the graphics cable is being used with HP memory. 4. Table D-6 Solving Display Problems (continued) Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red five 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 Pre...
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... if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. If you are not bent down . Look for specific problems. 3. the changes. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . Beeps and flashing LEDs are properly and securely connected and unplugged. Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the wrong location. ENWW Solving...
... if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. If you are not bent down . Look for specific problems. 3. the changes. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . Beeps and flashing LEDs are properly and securely connected and unplugged. Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the wrong location. ENWW Solving...
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...Replace the system board. Replace the graphics card. 3. For systems with HP memory. 4. 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... Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red five 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...
...Replace the system board. Replace the graphics card. 3. For systems with HP memory. 4. 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... Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red five 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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Replace the system board. ENWW Solving Memory Problems 143 Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Table D-13 Solving Memory Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red five 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 Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. 1.
Replace the system board. ENWW Solving Memory Problems 143 Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Table D-13 Solving Memory Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red five 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 Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. 1.
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... There is a conflict between applications. ● Be sure that the software is certified by Microsoft for your version of Windows. Observe the beeps and LED lights on page 2 for more information. Configuration files are corrupt. If possible, save all data, close all the needed device ...version Verify that all programs, and restart the computer. 152 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Computer will not continue and no HP logo screen has appeared. Cause Solution Software being used to restore the software to a recovery point or to restore the system to...
... There is a conflict between applications. ● Be sure that the software is certified by Microsoft for your version of Windows. Observe the beeps and LED lights on page 2 for more information. Configuration files are corrupt. If possible, save all data, close all the needed device ...version Verify that all programs, and restart the computer. 152 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Computer will not continue and no HP logo screen has appeared. Cause Solution Software being used to restore the software to a recovery point or to restore the system to...
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...) drive cable pin assignments 94 audible codes 111 audio problems 132 B Backup and Recovery Manager 2, 19, 23 battery disposal 58 removal and replacement 84 beep codes 111 bezel blank, 5.25" drive 62 BIOS Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 29 HPQFlash 29 Remote ROM Flash 29 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode... 29 boot problems 147 bootable device creating 32 DiskOnKey 32, 33 HP Drive Key 32, 33 USB flash media device 32 booting options Full Boot 103 Quick Boot 103 C cable connections 70 cable lock provision 44...
...) drive cable pin assignments 94 audible codes 111 audio problems 132 B Backup and Recovery Manager 2, 19, 23 battery disposal 58 removal and replacement 84 beep codes 111 bezel blank, 5.25" drive 62 BIOS Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 29 HPQFlash 29 Remote ROM Flash 29 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode... 29 boot problems 147 bootable device creating 32 DiskOnKey 32, 33 HP Drive Key 32, 33 USB flash media device 32 booting options Full Boot 103 Quick Boot 103 C cable connections 70 cable lock provision 44...
HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower Business PC - Illustrated Parts & Service Map, 1st Edition
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... /available • System identification, asset tracking Insight Diagnostics may also be necessary. 3. dx2250 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, MT Chassis 440318-001 page 4 If the system detects ...Setup password, go to bypass the title screen, if necessary. 3. Press Enter. 4. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Error Conditions and Messages Feature Purpose How It Is Established Floppy...is turned on LEDs are not flashing Common POST Error Messages Screen Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action 103-System Board Failure none DMA, timers 1. ...
... /available • System identification, asset tracking Insight Diagnostics may also be necessary. 3. dx2250 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, MT Chassis 440318-001 page 4 If the system detects ...Setup password, go to bypass the title screen, if necessary. 3. Press Enter. 4. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Error Conditions and Messages Feature Purpose How It Is Established Floppy...is turned on LEDs are not flashing Common POST Error Messages Screen Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action 103-System Board Failure none DMA, timers 1. ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...suspend mode for technical assistance, be operating correctly. ● Check all data on the hard drive. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your...) is set to ensure that your local authorized service provider or dealer. CD. the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide by pressing and ENWW Helpful Hints 7 If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of general suggestions before...
...suspend mode for technical assistance, be operating correctly. ● Check all data on the hard drive. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your...) is set to ensure that your local authorized service provider or dealer. CD. the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide by pressing and ENWW Helpful Hints 7 If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of general suggestions before...