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... At Startup ■ Check that the workstation and monitor are disabled; You can select the default VGA source in this chapter for loose connections or incorrect connections. If the system beeps, then your keyboard is operating correctly. ...it will help you have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are plugged into one of the workstation. The blinking lights are error codes that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is... If your region (115V or 230V). Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-3 This applies to see that will not function.
... At Startup ■ Check that the workstation and monitor are disabled; You can select the default VGA source in this chapter for loose connections or incorrect connections. If the system beeps, then your keyboard is operating correctly. ...it will help you have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are plugged into one of the workstation. The blinking lights are error codes that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is... If your region (115V or 230V). Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-3 This applies to see that will not function.
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.... (On the xw4200, xw6200, and 8200, two audible beeps will also be emitted.) Cause Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. Ensure the fan is not spinning, then replace the processor heatsink assembly. 4. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the workstation air vents are...Ensure that fan assembly is running. 2. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-7 Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is not ...
.... (On the xw4200, xw6200, and 8200, two audible beeps will also be emitted.) Cause Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. Ensure the fan is not spinning, then replace the processor heatsink assembly. 4. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the workstation air vents are...Ensure that fan assembly is running. 2. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-7 Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is not ...
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... Problem Workstation will not start. If you are using the correct memory modules and to determine if you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support. 1. Replace the system board. 4-10 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. Recommended Solution 1.... with the system to verify the proper installation. 2. Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. Review the documentation that came with HP memory. 4. Power LED blinks Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the workstation beeps five times.
... Problem Workstation will not start. If you are using the correct memory modules and to determine if you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support. 1. Replace the system board. 4-10 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. Recommended Solution 1.... with the system to verify the proper installation. 2. Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. Review the documentation that came with HP memory. 4. Power LED blinks Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the workstation beeps five times.
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... the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Recommended actions in which they should be performed. Power on the front panel of the workstation and refer to the following table are listed in the order in the following table to determine the front panel LED codes. ... 2. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-11 Reseat the graphics card. Recommended Solution For systems with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. Troubleshooting Problem Power LED blinks Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the workstation beeps six times. Probable Cause Video...
... the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Recommended actions in which they should be performed. Power on the front panel of the workstation and refer to the following table are listed in the order in the following table to determine the front panel LED codes. ... 2. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-11 Reseat the graphics card. Recommended Solution For systems with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. Troubleshooting Problem Power LED blinks Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the workstation beeps six times. Probable Cause Video...
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...once per second.** None Workstation in Computer Setup (F10), these reflexes are observed on . Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. None *NOTE: When the Unique Sleep State Blink Rates is off.* Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only...) or normal Suspend mode. None Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.* None Workstation in Suspend to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. None 4-12 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide None Workstation on the green...
...once per second.** None Workstation in Computer Setup (F10), these reflexes are observed on . Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. None *NOTE: When the Unique Sleep State Blink Rates is off.* Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only...) or normal Suspend mode. None Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.* None Workstation in Suspend to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. None 4-12 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide None Workstation on the green...
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...properly attached to see if the processor fan spins. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the workstation air vents are observed on . Processor not installed (not an indicator of bad processor)....reflexes are not blocked and the cooling fan is properly attached. 5. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-13 Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. **NOTE: When the Unique Sleep ...installed. 3. Red Power LED stays None on the green power LED. Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED blinks two times, once every second, followed by ...
...properly attached to see if the processor fan spins. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the workstation air vents are observed on . Processor not installed (not an indicator of bad processor)....reflexes are not blocked and the cooling fan is properly attached. 5. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-13 Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. **NOTE: When the Unique Sleep ...installed. 3. Red Power LED stays None on the green power LED. Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED blinks two times, once every second, followed by ...
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Beeps None Possible Cause Power failure (power supply is causing the problem by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical drives, and expansion .... 3. Check if a device is overloaded). Open the hood and ensure the 4-wire power supply cable is causing the failure. Replace the system board. 4-14 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide If the system enters the POST, then power off and replace one at a time and repeat this procedure, until failure occurs...
Beeps None Possible Cause Power failure (power supply is causing the problem by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical drives, and expansion .... 3. Check if a device is overloaded). Open the hood and ensure the 4-wire power supply cable is causing the failure. Replace the system board. 4-14 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide If the system enters the POST, then power off and replace one at a time and repeat this procedure, until failure occurs...
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...two second pause. Reseat the graphics card. Beeps 5 6 7 Possible Cause Pre-video memory error Pre-video graphics error. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. Replace the system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. ...Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-15 Troubleshooting Activity Red Power LED blinks five times, once every second,...
...two second pause. Reseat the graphics card. Beeps 5 6 7 Possible Cause Pre-video memory error Pre-video graphics error. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. Replace the system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. ...Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-15 Troubleshooting Activity Red Power LED blinks five times, once every second,...
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Beeps 8 Possible Cause Invalid ROM based on the Documentation Library CD www.hp.com/ support/ workstation_manuals 2. Replace the system board. 4-16 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Recommended Action 1. See the "ROM Flash" section of the Service and Technical Reference Guide web link located on bad checksum. Troubleshooting Activity Red Power LED blinks eight times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette.
Beeps 8 Possible Cause Invalid ROM based on the Documentation Library CD www.hp.com/ support/ workstation_manuals 2. Replace the system board. 4-16 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Recommended Action 1. See the "ROM Flash" section of the Service and Technical Reference Guide web link located on bad checksum. Troubleshooting Activity Red Power LED blinks eight times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette.
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...the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. Replace the system board. 4-17 Proper voltage setting depends on green then: 1. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com Recommended Action Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. Replace the system board. If the hard drive LED does not turn...for less than 4 seconds. If it is turned on. If the 5.5 V_aux light on the system board is plugged into a working AC outlet. 2. Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to power on . 3. Check that unit is not turned on , then replace the power button harness. 5. Remove the ...
...the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. Replace the system board. 4-17 Proper voltage setting depends on green then: 1. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com Recommended Action Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. Replace the system board. If the hard drive LED does not turn...for less than 4 seconds. If it is turned on. If the 5.5 V_aux light on the system board is plugged into a working AC outlet. 2. Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to power on . 3. Check that unit is not turned on , then replace the power button harness. 5. Remove the ...
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...hp.com Getting Started Guide Troubleshooting Interpreting xw4200, xw6200, and xw8200 Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes This section covers the front panel light (LED) error and operation codes as well as the audible codes that may occur before or during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Activity Possible Beeps... Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. None Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.* None Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. None *NOTE: When...
...hp.com Getting Started Guide Troubleshooting Interpreting xw4200, xw6200, and xw8200 Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes This section covers the front panel light (LED) error and operation codes as well as the audible codes that may occur before or during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Activity Possible Beeps... Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. None Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.* None Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. None *NOTE: When...
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...is plugged onto the system board header. Processor not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. second pause. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-19 Red Power LED 3 blinks three times, once every second, followed by a two- Reseat the processor. Open hood, ...make sure the fan's cable is fully/properly seated or installed. 3. Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** None Workstation in and seated properly, but is not spinning, then replace processor fan. 4. Reseat ...
...is plugged onto the system board header. Processor not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. second pause. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-19 Red Power LED 3 blinks three times, once every second, followed by a two- Reseat the processor. Open hood, ...make sure the fan's cable is fully/properly seated or installed. 3. Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** None Workstation in and seated properly, but is not spinning, then replace processor fan. 4. Reseat ...
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...device that , only the blinks will be heard through the on the system board. 2. Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action NOTE: For the following LED activity and beeps, the beeps will be repeated for 5 cycles, after that is causing the problem by a two-second pause. Check if... power supply cable is overloaded) 1. Continue adding devices one device at a time to repeat. Replace the system board. 4-20 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide If the system enters the POST, then power off and replace one at a time and repeat this procedure, until...
...device that , only the blinks will be heard through the on the system board. 2. Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action NOTE: For the following LED activity and beeps, the beeps will be repeated for 5 cycles, after that is causing the problem by a two-second pause. Check if... power supply cable is overloaded) 1. Continue adding devices one device at a time to repeat. Replace the system board. 4-20 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide If the system enters the POST, then power off and replace one at a time and repeat this procedure, until...
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Beeps 5 6 Possible Cause Pre-video memory error Pre-video graphics error. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Recommended Action 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Power on the system. 2. Troubleshooting ...Activity Red Power LED blinks five times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-21 Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate faulty module. 3. Replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. Replace the ...
Beeps 5 6 Possible Cause Pre-video memory error Pre-video graphics error. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Recommended Action 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Power on the system. 2. Troubleshooting ...Activity Red Power LED blinks five times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-21 Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate faulty module. 3. Replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. Replace the ...
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System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to repeat. Blinks and beeps will be repeated for 5 cycles, after that, only the blinks will be heard through the on but does not boot. 4-22 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Red Power LED 8 blinks eight times, once ... nine times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Replace the system board. Invalid ROM based on the Documentation Library CD www.hp.com/ support/ workstation_manuals 2. Red Power LED 7 blinks seven times, once every second, followed by a two- Replace the system board. Reflash ...
System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to repeat. Blinks and beeps will be repeated for 5 cycles, after that, only the blinks will be heard through the on but does not boot. 4-22 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Red Power LED 8 blinks eight times, once ... nine times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Replace the system board. Invalid ROM based on the Documentation Library CD www.hp.com/ support/ workstation_manuals 2. Red Power LED 7 blinks seven times, once every second, followed by a two- Replace the system board. Reflash ...
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... blinking. Troubleshooting Activity System does not power on green then: 1. Check to power on. Check that unit is turned on . Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-23 Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to see if the 5.5 V_aux light on the system board is not turned on . 2. If the 5.5 V_aux light on...
... blinking. Troubleshooting Activity System does not power on green then: 1. Check to power on. Check that unit is turned on . Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-23 Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to see if the 5.5 V_aux light on the system board is not turned on . 2. If the 5.5 V_aux light on...
HP Workstations xw Series - Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... codes applicable to load the operating system. The Documentation and Diagnostics CD contains the HP Insight Diagnostics utility.To use this utility, see "Calling Technical Support" on the workstation. See "Diagnostic Lights and Audible (Beep) Codes" on how to the workstation. The inside of the access panel contains an illustration of the unit. Locating...
... codes applicable to load the operating system. The Documentation and Diagnostics CD contains the HP Insight Diagnostics utility.To use this utility, see "Calling Technical Support" on the workstation. See "Diagnostic Lights and Audible (Beep) Codes" on how to the workstation. The inside of the access panel contains an illustration of the unit. Locating...
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...use the "-" (minus) symbol to restart the system. The blinking lights are plugged into one of the workstation. HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools 25 Troubleshooting You can visit www.hp.com and perform a search for at least four seconds, then press the power button again to exclude certain...; Look for your keyboard is connected into a working electrical outlet. • Remove all cable connections for instructions. If the system beeps, then your system, visit www.hp.com and use the "+" symbol to locate valid words. If it in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord,...
...use the "-" (minus) symbol to restart the system. The blinking lights are plugged into one of the workstation. HP Troubleshooting Resources and Tools 25 Troubleshooting You can visit www.hp.com and perform a search for at least four seconds, then press the power button again to exclude certain...; Look for your keyboard is connected into a working electrical outlet. • Remove all cable connections for instructions. If the system beeps, then your system, visit www.hp.com and use the "+" symbol to locate valid words. If it in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord,...
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...plugged into a working AC outlet. 2. Replace the system board. 28 Troubleshooting second, followed by a two second pause. (On the xw4200 and OR xw9300, two audible beeps will also The heatsink is properly attached. 5. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. 2. If fan is ...sure the fan's cable is not spinning, then replace the processor heatsink assembly. 4. Remove the expansion cards one at the rear of the workstation are not blinking. Check the Power Supply Built-InSelf-Test (BIST) LED located inside the power supply (look directly at a time and...
...plugged into a working AC outlet. 2. Replace the system board. 28 Troubleshooting second, followed by a two second pause. (On the xw4200 and OR xw9300, two audible beeps will also The heatsink is properly attached. 5. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. 2. If fan is ...sure the fan's cable is not spinning, then replace the processor heatsink assembly. 4. Remove the expansion cards one at the rear of the workstation are not blinking. Check the Power Supply Built-InSelf-Test (BIST) LED located inside the power supply (look directly at a time and...
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... install a non-plug and play device, some operating systems automatically recognize the device and configure the workstation. added if the default configuration conflicts with HP memory. 4. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. Memory is bad. 1. Power on the front of Reboot... the workstation and follow the changes to the configuration, you install a plug and play device, you ...
... install a non-plug and play device, some operating systems automatically recognize the device and configure the workstation. added if the default configuration conflicts with HP memory. 4. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. Memory is bad. 1. Power on the front of Reboot... the workstation and follow the changes to the configuration, you install a plug and play device, you ...