Compaq dx7300 Support Question
Compaq dx7300 Support Question
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Question posted by manxrasen on August 24th, 2013
Start Up Error
I haven't used my Compaq dx7300 for 6 months, but when i pushed the power botton to start it up, a red light pops up in front, and it makes a continous sound (like a siren)...
please assist me on this
thank you
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on August 24th, 2013 12:10 PM
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Greetinsi - One long and neverending beep indicates a
Memory error or bad RAMs (DIMMs). Replace and test and observe.
Memory error or bad RAMs (DIMMs). Replace and test and observe.
Answer #2: Posted by TommyKervz on August 24th, 2013 12:12 PM
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Here are Compaq's beep codes.
http://www.bioscentral.com/beepcodes/compaqbeep.htm
http://www.bioscentral.com/beepcodes/compaqbeep.htm
Answer #3: Posted by BusterDoogen on August 24th, 2013 1:00 PM
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I suggest you download the support manual here. It will walk you through all the beep codes.
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Related Compaq dx7300 Manual Pages
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Page 30
... were used in the wrong location.
Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system.
2. Replace the system board. Power on the system.
2. Replace the system board.
22 Quick Setup & Getting Started
ENWW Review...-party memory with a graphics card:
1.
Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the computer. Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 22
...Started
ENWW Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. Cause
Solution
System unable to the appropriate voltage. Remove the expansion cards one at a time until the 5V_aux light...on your region.
2. Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued)
Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 26
... Possible Cause
Recommended Action
Green Power LED On. To reduce the risk of the computer and refer to the following table are available on all diagnostic lights and audible codes are listed ... Started
ENWW Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes
This section covers the front panel LED codes as well as the audible codes that do not necessarily have an error code...
Desktop Management Guide - Page 32
... the passwords is turned on password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the computer by requiring entry of the DriveLock passwords during a subsequent cold-boot sequence. Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup
Establishing a power-on , press F10 when the monitor light turns green to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 75
... by BIOS (pre-video) Blinks red 7 times @ I Hz [1]
7
Replace system board
Invalid ROM checksum error
Blinks red 8 times @ I Hz [1]
8
Reflash BIOS ROM
Boot failure (after power on)
Blinks red 9 times @ I Hz [1]
...variable-speed fan mounted as described in starting fan(s). Hot processor or power supply will maintain proper cooling.
✎ Units using chassis and CPU fans must have both...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 139
....
Visual (power LED) Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz Blinks red 3 times @ 1 Hz Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz
Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz
Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz
Table 8-1 Boot Error Codes
Audible (speaker) Meaning
None
Processor thermal shut down. Reflash ROM using the system's power LED and...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 145
... will only appear when at least one of USB device. Allows certain operating systems to decrease the processors power consumption when the processor is in effect only if the processor and operating system being used comprehend and utilize the function. Hardware Power Management
SATA power management enables or disables SATA bus and/or device...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 47
... in to all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one has been established.
3.5.2 Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup
If the system is turned on , press F10 when the monitor light turns green to prevent unwanted configuration changes or component removal. Press Enter to...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 188
... light on green.
1. OR
The heatsink is turned on. Possible Solution
1. Open hood, press power button, and see if the 5V_aux light ...power button harness.
5. Check that the power button harness 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. D-4
433611-001
Service Reference Guide, dx7300...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 189
...power supply.
1. If the fan is running.
2.
Computer powered 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.
Service Reference Guide, dx7300... using the selector switch.
Open hood, press the power button, and see if the processor fan spins. If the processor fan is not spinning, make ...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 190
... Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solving Power Supply Problems (Continued)
Problem
Cause
Solution
Power LED flashes Red, four times, once every second, followed by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette or optical drives, and expansion cards). Proper voltage depends on the system. D-6
433611-001
Service Reference Guide, dx7300 Continue adding devices one device...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 198
...until the problem is resolved.
Use the sliding control to isolate the faulty module.
3. Replace the graphics card. 3. Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red five times, once every second... icon and select the Settings tab.
4.
D-14
433611-001
Service Reference Guide, dx7300
Pre-video graphics error. Restart the computer and press F8 during startup when you see "Press F8" in...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 199
... used ....
Fluorescent lights or fans... power LED flashes Red ...seven times, once every second, followed by moving them apart. 3.
If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct video drivers may be loaded.
Check that the graphics cable is in the upgrade kit. Install the video drivers included in close to the graphics card and the monitor. Service Reference Guide, dx7300...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 207
... the system.
2. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the front of the computer.
Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. Beeps continue for five iterations after which the LED flashes will not start.
Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 212
...
Solving Memory Problems (Continued)
Problem
Cause
Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by...Power on the system.
2.
Beeps continue for five iterations after which the LED flashes will continue until the problem is bad.
D-28
433611-001
Service Reference Guide, dx7300 Solving Processor Problems
Problem
Cause
Poor performance is hot. Make...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 18
... 5V_aux light on...Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two ...power on and the LEDs on the graphics subsystem
1. Check that the voltage selector, located on the rear of the System Configuration Utility, uncheck applications that you do not want to Start > Run (Windows XP) or Start...power button, and see if the processor fan spins. If the processor fan is not spinning, make...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 30
...continue flashing.)
Cause
Solution
Pre-video memory error.
1. energy saver features enabled.
Table 2-6 Solving Display Problems (continued)
Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by... connected. Check that the graphics cable is being used with energy saver features. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Monitor...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 44
... add more memory to isolate the faulty module.
3.
Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
4. Table 2-13 Solving Memory Problems (continued) Insufficient memory error during operation. 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...
Troubleshooting Guide - Page 53
...lights on page 49 to be damaged. Cause
Solution
System files may be sure it is a conflict between applications. ● Be sure that the software is displayed.
ENWW
Solving Software Problems 47
"Illegal Operation has Occurred" error...errors. If you have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check
to determine possible causes.
Use...
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq dc7700 and dx7300 Business PCs - Page 12
... and Recovery interactions
After enabling and configuring RAID, restore the system using backup CDs. HP also recommends keeping the default options in the RAID Option ROM and in IDE or RAID SATA modes. Unsupported configurations
The HP Compaq dc7700 and dx7300 Business Desktop PC products only support the best user experience and highest possible reliability...
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