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.... When the sound card is installed in the system, the internal chassis speaker only functions for diagnostic beeps and does not play any PCI slot, but it is always a good practice to check www.hp.com to see if there are also disabled when the X-Fi sound card is installed on -screen... PCI slot, the entire 64-bit bus runs at 32-bit mode. NOTE: The next several steps involve connecting cables to the system board, but HP recommends installing the card in an available PCI 32-bit slot. Connect the CD audio cable from the X-Fi sound card for the sound card...
.... When the sound card is installed in the system, the internal chassis speaker only functions for diagnostic beeps and does not play any PCI slot, but it is always a good practice to check www.hp.com to see if there are also disabled when the X-Fi sound card is installed on -screen... PCI slot, the entire 64-bit bus runs at 32-bit mode. NOTE: The next several steps involve connecting cables to the system board, but HP recommends installing the card in an available PCI 32-bit slot. Connect the CD audio cable from the X-Fi sound card for the sound card...
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Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes 42 Calling technical support ...46 Locating warranty information ...46 ENWW v
Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes 42 Calling technical support ...46 Locating warranty information ...46 ENWW v
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... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number ...HP Service Center ● HP Business and IT Services ● Warranty information Product documentation on page 4 ● User and third-party documentation, and white papers ● Product notifications ● QuickSpecs ● Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, Notices Product diagnostics on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps...
... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number ...HP Service Center ● HP Business and IT Services ● Warranty information Product documentation on page 4 ● User and third-party documentation, and white papers ● Product notifications ● QuickSpecs ● Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, Notices Product diagnostics on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps...
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Product diagnostics Table 1-4 Product diagnostics Topic Location Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Field Diagnostics utility can be downloaded from the HP Web site. To use this utility, refer to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for detailed information about beep and Light Emitting Diode (LED) codes applicable to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide. ENWW Product diagnostics 5 Audible beep and LED code definitions Refer to the workstation.
Product diagnostics Table 1-4 Product diagnostics Topic Location Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Field Diagnostics utility can be downloaded from the HP Web site. To use this utility, refer to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for detailed information about beep and Light Emitting Diode (LED) codes applicable to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide. ENWW Product diagnostics 5 Audible beep and LED code definitions Refer to the workstation.
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... into a working electrical outlet. ● Remove all diskettes from your system before taking place. During operation ● Look for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. If the system remains in the scroll list to their product, such as the primary VGA adapter. Under...www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. if the monitor is connected to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of these ports, it is supported on . ● If you have been installed. Refer to one of this document for instructions. ● Be sure that the workstation is...
... into a working electrical outlet. ● Remove all diskettes from your system before taking place. During operation ● Look for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. If the system remains in the scroll list to their product, such as the primary VGA adapter. Under...www.hp.com/go / workstationsupport. if the monitor is connected to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of these ports, it is supported on . ● If you have been installed. Refer to one of this document for instructions. ● Be sure that the workstation is...
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... installation problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Solution Device is available through a link on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). Ensure that the device is not recognized as the audible codes that pins in loss of new external... in the wrong location. 2. 3. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the external device, then turn off the workstation, turn on the front of the workstation. Proper steps were not followed. 1. Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes This section describes the front panel light ...
... installation problems Problem Probable Cause Recommended Solution Device is available through a link on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). Ensure that the device is not recognized as the audible codes that pins in loss of new external... in the wrong location. 2. 3. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the external device, then turn off the workstation, turn on the front of the workstation. Proper steps were not followed. 1. Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes This section describes the front panel light ...
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... is overloaded) system is off . Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.** No beeps. Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Ensure that the fan assembly is... persist, there might be in Suspend to repeat. Three beeps. Disk or "Hibernate" mode. Blinks and beeps repeat for assistance. 4. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord of bad followed by a two-second pause. Contact HP for assistance. Power failure (power supply CAUTION: Internal components...
... is overloaded) system is off . Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.** No beeps. Green Power LED blinks four times, once per second.** No beeps Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Ensure that the fan assembly is... persist, there might be in Suspend to repeat. Three beeps. Disk or "Hibernate" mode. Blinks and beeps repeat for assistance. 4. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord of bad followed by a two-second pause. Contact HP for assistance. Power failure (power supply CAUTION: Internal components...
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... a two-second pause. Clear CMOS. a. Disconnect ALL internal power supply cables. CAUTION: Internal components might be on the system. Seven beeps. If the system enters the POST, power off and replace one device at a time to ensure all attached devices (such as hard,...have either a 4-pin, 6-pin, or 8-pin configuration, depending on clearing CMOS. 2. Plug in the power supply. Contact HP for detailed information on workstation series and model. 2. Red Power LED blinks six times, once every second, followed by removing all devices are functioning properly. 3.
... a two-second pause. Clear CMOS. a. Disconnect ALL internal power supply cables. CAUTION: Internal components might be on the system. Seven beeps. If the system enters the POST, power off and replace one device at a time to ensure all attached devices (such as hard,...have either a 4-pin, 6-pin, or 8-pin configuration, depending on clearing CMOS. 2. Plug in the power supply. Contact HP for detailed information on workstation series and model. 2. Red Power LED blinks six times, once every second, followed by removing all devices are functioning properly. 3.
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... Refer to power on the system board. SoftPaq is off . Red Power LED blinks nine System powers on green then: 1. Contact HP for assistance. * Some workstation models (such as the xw4550) do not have the BIST LED functionality. * For BIST information, see the Service and Technical Reference ... LED does not light, the problem might be in the power supply. Contact HP for example., HP Drive Key). Nine beeps. ● The problem might be on . Check that enables you to the system board. 4. Contact HP for less than 4 seconds. 2. Table 5-3 Diagnostic lights and audible codes (...
... Refer to power on the system board. SoftPaq is off . Red Power LED blinks nine System powers on green then: 1. Contact HP for assistance. * Some workstation models (such as the xw4550) do not have the BIST LED functionality. * For BIST information, see the Service and Technical Reference ... LED does not light, the problem might be in the power supply. Contact HP for example., HP Drive Key). Nine beeps. ● The problem might be on . Check that enables you to the system board. 4. Contact HP for less than 4 seconds. 2. Table 5-3 Diagnostic lights and audible codes (...
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... a CD in network mode. If there is displayed on the workstation. USB media such as an HP DriveKey can also be prompted to insert one and restart the workstation. Power on the screen (some models). Restart the workstation. Caps Lock On Enter password. one every second, followed by...has been established, the Caps Lock light will illuminate and you will be heard. Also, eight simultaneous beeps will illuminate. Reboot the system. *Diagnostic lights do not flash on this workstation, insert a SoftPaq CD into the CD drive. The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of ...
... a CD in network mode. If there is displayed on the workstation. USB media such as an HP DriveKey can also be prompted to insert one and restart the workstation. Power on the screen (some models). Restart the workstation. Caps Lock On Enter password. one every second, followed by...has been established, the Caps Lock light will illuminate and you will be heard. Also, eight simultaneous beeps will illuminate. Reboot the system. *Diagnostic lights do not flash on this workstation, insert a SoftPaq CD into the CD drive. The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of ...
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... None Green Green Red No light System is on page 106 System is dim. ● Press and hold any of your workstation. HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition The diagnostics utility enables you power on the front panel of the diagnostic utilities, use the following table ... and software configuration information from the drives before you to perform testing and to find possible solutions for each color signifies. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is off. Refer to : ● Run diagnostics ● View the hardware configuration of the necessary device drivers installed...
... None Green Green Red No light System is on page 106 System is dim. ● Press and hold any of your workstation. HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition The diagnostics utility enables you power on the front panel of the diagnostic utilities, use the following table ... and software configuration information from the drives before you to perform testing and to find possible solutions for each color signifies. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is off. Refer to : ● Run diagnostics ● View the hardware configuration of the necessary device drivers installed...
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.... Help tab The Help tab has three views: ● HP Insight Diagnostics-Provides introductory and detailed information about Insight Field Diagnostics. ● Error Codes...describes the error that , only the flashing lights repeat. Diagnostic LED codes NOTE: The beeps are running ● The overall Test time ● The individual Test times ●... troubleshooting ENWW The Recommended Repair will give a recommended action that should be performed to your workstation. Test Log-Displays all components and display component details after the refresh. Table 5-2 Diagnostic...
.... Help tab The Help tab has three views: ● HP Insight Diagnostics-Provides introductory and detailed information about Insight Field Diagnostics. ● Error Codes...describes the error that , only the flashing lights repeat. Diagnostic LED codes NOTE: The beeps are running ● The overall Test time ● The individual Test times ●... troubleshooting ENWW The Recommended Repair will give a recommended action that should be performed to your workstation. Test Log-Displays all components and display component details after the refresh. Table 5-2 Diagnostic...
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... processor fan spins. If the fan is properly connected to the system board. 4. Blinks red 3 times, once per second, then 2-second pause, 4 beeps Power supply failure. 1. Install CPU. 2. Reseat CPU. Blinks red 4 times, once per CPU not installed. Verify the power supply functionality. a. Disconnect AC.... ◦ If the power supply fan spins and the BIST LED illuminates, then the power supply is properly seated. 3. Ensure that the workstation air vents are functioning properly. 3. Plug in and seated but not spinning, then replace processor fan. 4. Ensure that the fan is good....
... processor fan spins. If the fan is properly connected to the system board. 4. Blinks red 3 times, once per second, then 2-second pause, 4 beeps Power supply failure. 1. Install CPU. 2. Reseat CPU. Blinks red 4 times, once per CPU not installed. Verify the power supply functionality. a. Disconnect AC.... ◦ If the power supply fan spins and the BIST LED illuminates, then the power supply is properly seated. 3. Ensure that the workstation air vents are functioning properly. 3. Plug in and seated but not spinning, then replace processor fan. 4. Ensure that the fan is good....
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..., then 2-second pause, 6 beeps Pre-video graphic card error. Replace the graphic card. 3. second, then 2-second pause, 8 beeps 1. second, then 2-second pause, 9 beeps 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system ...board. 2. the power button is incorrect. Press and hold the power button for each. Reset the date and time under Control Panel. 2. Replace system board. Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions This section presents an extensive overview of the power up . Restart the workstation...
..., then 2-second pause, 6 beeps Pre-video graphic card error. Replace the graphic card. 3. second, then 2-second pause, 8 beeps 1. second, then 2-second pause, 9 beeps 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system ...board. 2. the power button is incorrect. Press and hold the power button for each. Reset the date and time under Control Panel. 2. Replace system board. Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions This section presents an extensive overview of the power up . Restart the workstation...
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... plugged into a working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Table 5-3 Minor problems (continued) Problem Cause Possible Solution Workstation appears to disable the network controller. Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to pause Network ...blocked. 2. Be sure the fans are not flashing. simultaneous beeps are properly connected to the processor. 3. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key can be on the front of the workstation are connected and working AC outlet. 2. Hard drive is ...
... plugged into a working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Table 5-3 Minor problems (continued) Problem Cause Possible Solution Workstation appears to disable the network controller. Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to pause Network ...blocked. 2. Be sure the fans are not flashing. simultaneous beeps are properly connected to the processor. 3. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key can be on the front of the workstation are connected and working AC outlet. 2. Hard drive is ...
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... Non-system disk/NTLDR missing System is a driver problem. damaged hard drive. The cable connections are on the front of the workstation. Drive jumper settings might not have automatically recognized a newly installed device. 1. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and ...click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Drive not found (identified). non-bootable diskette. Observe the beeps and LEDs on the same data cable. workstation and to the correct. not perform optimally. The directory structure is enabled, try adding a POST delay under ...
... Non-system disk/NTLDR missing System is a driver problem. damaged hard drive. The cable connections are on the front of the workstation. Drive jumper settings might not have automatically recognized a newly installed device. 1. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and ...click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Drive not found (identified). non-bootable diskette. Observe the beeps and LEDs on the same data cable. workstation and to the correct. not perform optimally. The directory structure is enabled, try adding a POST delay under ...
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running in FailSafe Boot Block mode (indicated by a 2-second pause, and the workstation beeps 6 times. Computer is being used with your graphics card and monitor. 1. Restart your password. Monitor without energy saver capabilities is in VGA mode. 2. ...installed Press any key or click the mouse button, and, if set, enter or energy saver features your workstation in Hibernate mode. Power LED flashes red 6 times, once every second, followed by 8 beeps). Monitor is on (LED is not capable of the screen. 2. The display settings in the bottom-...
running in FailSafe Boot Block mode (indicated by a 2-second pause, and the workstation beeps 6 times. Computer is being used with your graphics card and monitor. 1. Restart your password. Monitor without energy saver capabilities is in VGA mode. 2. ...installed Press any key or click the mouse button, and, if set, enter or energy saver features your workstation in Hibernate mode. Power LED flashes red 6 times, once every second, followed by 8 beeps). Monitor is on (LED is not capable of the screen. 2. The display settings in the bottom-...
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...power cable to determine possible causes. Power LED flashes red 5 times, once every second, followed by a 2-second pause, and the workstation beeps 6 times. Replace third-party memory with the system to determine if you did not accept them. Power switch of debugging the network cabling... the process of new external device is not turned on the workstation to verify the proper installation. Wake-on the front of the workstation. Workstation will not start. Review the documentation that came with HP memory. or is not properly jumpered or otherwise configured. Use...
...power cable to determine possible causes. Power LED flashes red 5 times, once every second, followed by a 2-second pause, and the workstation beeps 6 times. Replace third-party memory with the system to determine if you did not accept them. Power switch of debugging the network cabling... the process of new external device is not turned on the workstation to verify the proper installation. Wake-on the front of the workstation. Workstation will not start. Review the documentation that came with HP memory. or is not properly jumpered or otherwise configured. Use...
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... to verify memory configuration. Flash the ROM. Solving memory problems CAUTION: For those systems that proper modules are installed. Replace module with HP memory. 4. On some models, ECC and non-ECC memory modules cannot be installed correctly. The memory modules might not be mixed. Verify... contains the NIC drivers for your NIC. Power LED flashes red 5 times, once every second, followed by a 2-second pause, and the workstation beeps 5 times. Verify network connectivity, that a DHCP Server is wrong. Memory module is not the correct type or speed or the new memory ...
... to verify memory configuration. Flash the ROM. Solving memory problems CAUTION: For those systems that proper modules are installed. Replace module with HP memory. 4. On some models, ECC and non-ECC memory modules cannot be installed correctly. The memory modules might not be mixed. Verify... contains the NIC drivers for your NIC. Power LED flashes red 5 times, once every second, followed by a 2-second pause, and the workstation beeps 5 times. Verify network connectivity, that a DHCP Server is wrong. Memory module is not the correct type or speed or the new memory ...