HP Business Desktop BIOS
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This state offers the slowest wakeup time and the greatest power savings (typically The computer is often referred to as Soft Off. • S5-This state is off.
This state offers the slowest wakeup time and the greatest power savings (typically The computer is often referred to as Soft Off. • S5-This state is off.
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... Insight Manager, HP Client Manager, or other system management application can be viewed by a checksum 2-second pause. Also 6 simultaneous beeps will be heard. However, if a computer has been experiencing difficulty or the customer environment demands more information. Troubleshooting Guide on the... provides configurable levels of diagnostic tests that execute when the HP Business Desktop computer is turned on. Also 7 simultaneous beeps will be heard. Typically, HP Business Desktop computers are provided for the following failures: HP BIOS Diagnostic Codes Problem Computer...
... Insight Manager, HP Client Manager, or other system management application can be viewed by a checksum 2-second pause. Also 6 simultaneous beeps will be heard. However, if a computer has been experiencing difficulty or the customer environment demands more information. Troubleshooting Guide on the... provides configurable levels of diagnostic tests that execute when the HP Business Desktop computer is turned on. Also 7 simultaneous beeps will be heard. Typically, HP Business Desktop computers are provided for the following failures: HP BIOS Diagnostic Codes Problem Computer...
Getting Started
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If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections. ■ Wake the computer by pressing and ...
If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections. ■ Wake the computer by pressing and ...
Getting Started
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...and the processor cooling fan is running. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. Ensure that the fan assembly is resolved. ✎ Beeps may be blocked or not turning. Getting Started Solving General Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution 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. Ensure the fan is plugged onto the system board header. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan...
...and the processor cooling fan is running. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. Ensure that the fan assembly is resolved. ✎ Beeps may be blocked or not turning. Getting Started Solving General Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution 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. Ensure the fan is plugged onto the system board header. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan...
Getting Started
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... the issue, contact Customer Support. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to isolate the faulty module. 3. The beeps continue for the board and choose a basic configuration that came with the system to deselect the automatic settings for five iterations, then stop.... and to determine possible causes. 3. Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the front of the system. (continued) A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if...
... the issue, contact Customer Support. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to isolate the faulty module. 3. The beeps continue for the board and choose a basic configuration that came with the system to deselect the automatic settings for five iterations, then stop.... and to determine possible causes. 3. Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the front of the system. (continued) A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if...
Getting Started
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...Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Power on the system to see if fault goes away. 2. For ...the system board. 22 www.hp.com Getting Started For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Replace the graphics card. 3. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Bad option card. 1. Replace the system board. Once bad card is bad. Video card is not ...
...Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Power on the system to see if fault goes away. 2. For ...the system board. 22 www.hp.com Getting Started For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Replace the graphics card. 3. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Bad option card. 1. Replace the system board. Once bad card is bad. Video card is not ...
Getting Started
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... the front panel LED codes. ✎ Recommended actions in the following table to wake the computer. Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. None Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. None Computer in which they should be performed. Getting...
... the front panel LED codes. ✎ Recommended actions in the following table to wake the computer. Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. None Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. None Computer in which they should be performed. Getting...
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...2. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the computer air vents are not blocked and the processor cooling fan is resolved. ✎ Beeps may be blocked or not turning. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. 24 www.hp.com Getting Started Getting Started Diagnostic ...Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 2 flashes two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. The LED flashes ...
...2. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the computer air vents are not blocked and the processor cooling fan is resolved. ✎ Beeps may be blocked or not turning. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. 24 www.hp.com Getting Started Getting Started Diagnostic ...Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 2 flashes two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. The LED flashes ...
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Getting Started www.hp.com 25 Processor is present. 2. Reseat the processor. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all models for five iterations, then stop. Check to see that the processor is not seated properly or not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 3 flashes three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. The beeps continue for this activity.
Getting Started www.hp.com 25 Processor is present. 2. Reseat the processor. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all models for five iterations, then stop. Check to see that the processor is not seated properly or not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 3 flashes three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. The beeps continue for this activity.
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...replace one at a time and repeat this activity. Check if a device is causing the failure. The beeps continue for this procedure until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all devices are functioning properly. 3. Replace the device that is causing the problem... a time to ensure all models for five iterations, then stop. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 4 flashes four times, once every second, followed by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard...
...replace one at a time and repeat this activity. Check if a device is causing the failure. The beeps continue for this procedure until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all devices are functioning properly. 3. Replace the device that is causing the problem... a time to ensure all models for five iterations, then stop. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 4 flashes four times, once every second, followed by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard...
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... the problem is resolved. Getting Started www.hp.com 27 Power on the system. 2. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Pre-video graphics error. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs...3. Replace the graphics card. 3. For systems with HP memory. 4. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 5 flashes five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. For systems with ...
... the problem is resolved. Getting Started www.hp.com 27 Power on the system. 2. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Pre-video graphics error. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs...3. Replace the graphics card. 3. For systems with HP memory. 4. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 5 flashes five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. For systems with ...
Getting Started
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...the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Replace the system board. Invalid ROM based on the Documentation CD. 2. Red Power LED 8 flashes eight ..." section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. 1. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 7 flashes seven times, once every second, followed by a two second pause.
...the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Replace the system board. Invalid ROM based on the Documentation CD. 2. Red Power LED 8 flashes eight ..." section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum. 1. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 7 flashes seven times, once every second, followed by a two second pause.
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...the card (one at a time if multiple cards), then power on the system to the appropriate voltage. Replace the system board. The beeps continue for this activity. Once a bad card is resolved. Check that the voltage selector, located on all models for five iterations, ...then stop . Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 9 flashes nine times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. System powers on your ...
...the card (one at a time if multiple cards), then power on the system to the appropriate voltage. Replace the system board. The beeps continue for this activity. Once a bad card is resolved. Check that the voltage selector, located on all models for five iterations, ...then stop . Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED 9 flashes nine times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. System powers on your ...
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... on and LEDs are not flashing. If the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on the rear of the power supply, is set to power on. Replace the system board. 30 www...
... on and LEDs are not flashing. If the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on the rear of the power supply, is set to power on. Replace the system board. 30 www...
Getting Started
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.... 4. If it is turned on and LEDs are properly connected to the system board. 3. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on . Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system board is turned on green then: 1. Getting...
.... 4. If it is turned on and LEDs are properly connected to the system board. 3. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on . Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system board is turned on green then: 1. Getting...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... to see that the computer is turned on and the green power light is on. ■ Check to restart the computer. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections. ■ Wake the computer by...
... to see that the computer is turned on and the green power light is on. ■ Check to restart the computer. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections. ■ Wake the computer by...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... Solution 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. The beeps continue for this activity. Leave a 4-inch (10.2-cm) clearance at the back of unit and above the monitor to the processor. 1. If fan...
... Solution 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. The beeps continue for this activity. Leave a 4-inch (10.2-cm) clearance at the back of unit and above the monitor to the processor. 1. If fan...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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...the system. (continued) A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with HP memory. 4. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to verify the proper installation. 2. Getting Started www.hp.com 21 ...third-party memory with other devices. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict. The beeps continue for the board and choose a basic configuration that came with the system to determine if you still cannot resolve the issue, ...
...the system. (continued) A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with HP memory. 4. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to verify the proper installation. 2. Getting Started www.hp.com 21 ...third-party memory with other devices. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict. The beeps continue for the board and choose a basic configuration that came with the system to determine if you still cannot resolve the issue, ...
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... LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. The LED flashes continue until the problem is identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Check each option card by removing the cards one at... systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps six times. The LED flashes continue until the problem is bad. The...
... LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. The LED flashes continue until the problem is identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Check each option card by removing the cards one at... systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps six times. The LED flashes continue until the problem is bad. The...
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Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. Press any key or move the mouse to RAM mode (only on . None Computer in which they ...
Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. Press any key or move the mouse to RAM mode (only on . None Computer in which they ...