HP Business Desktop BIOS
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The computer is often referred to as Soft Off. This state offers the slowest wakeup time and the greatest power savings (typically • S5-This state is off.
The computer is often referred to as Soft Off. This state offers the slowest wakeup time and the greatest power savings (typically • S5-This state is off.
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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.... Watchdog timer alarm (no Power LED blinks RED 9 times, one every second, followed by a 2-second pause. Also 9 simultaneous beeps will be heard. Typically, HP Business Desktop computers are provided for more stringent test requirements, F10 setup provides configurable levels of diagnostic tests... that shipped with the computer for a bad processor). Also 5 simultaneous beeps will be heard. PCA failure (ROM detected Power LED blinks RED 7 times, one every second, followed by a BIOS code being...
.... Watchdog timer alarm (no Power LED blinks RED 9 times, one every second, followed by a 2-second pause. Also 9 simultaneous beeps will be heard. Typically, HP Business Desktop computers are provided for more stringent test requirements, F10 setup provides configurable levels of diagnostic tests... that shipped with the computer for a bad processor). Also 5 simultaneous beeps will be heard. PCA failure (ROM detected Power LED blinks RED 7 times, one every second, followed by a BIOS code being...
Getting Started
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... computer to restart the computer. The flashing lights are error codes that will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. 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...
... computer to restart the computer. The flashing lights are error codes that will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. 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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... the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is fully/properly seated or installed. 3. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. The beeps continue for this activity. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. Ensure the fan is plugged onto the system board... 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. If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is resolved. ✎...
... the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is fully/properly seated or installed. 3. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. The beeps continue for this activity. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. Ensure the fan is plugged onto the system board... 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. If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is resolved. ✎...
Getting Started
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...3. Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in the wrong location. 1. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. The beeps continue for the board and choose a basic configuration that came with the system to verify the proper installation. 2. Replace ...third-party memory with other devices. 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...
...3. Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in the wrong location. 1. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2. The beeps continue for the board and choose a basic configuration that came with the system to verify the proper installation. 2. Replace ...third-party memory with other devices. 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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... is bad. 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 identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. Replace the graphics card. 3. Reseat the... 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. Video card is not seated properly or is bad, or system board is resolved. Check each option card by removing the cards ...
... is bad. 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 identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. Replace the graphics card. 3. Reseat the... 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. Video card is not seated properly or is bad, or system board is resolved. Check each option card by removing the cards ...
Getting Started
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.... None Computer in which they should be performed. None required. Getting Started www.hp.com 23 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. Computer on some models) or normal Suspend mode. Getting Started Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes This...
.... None Computer in which they should be performed. None required. Getting Started www.hp.com 23 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. Computer on some models) or normal Suspend mode. Getting Started Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes This...
Getting Started
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... fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is not properly attached to permit required airflow. 2. Ensure the fan is running. The beeps continue for this activity. Ensure that the fan assembly is plugged onto the system board header. If the processor fan is not spinning, make... at the back of unit and above the monitor to the processor. 1. 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 continue until...
... fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is not properly attached to permit required airflow. 2. Ensure the fan is running. The beeps continue for this activity. Ensure that the fan assembly is plugged onto the system board header. If the processor fan is not spinning, make... at the back of unit and above the monitor to the processor. 1. 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 continue until...
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Processor is present. 2. The beeps continue for this activity. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur 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 3 flashes three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Getting Started www.hp.com 25 Check to see that the processor is not seated properly or not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. Reseat the processor.
Processor is present. 2. The beeps continue for this activity. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur 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 3 flashes three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Getting Started www.hp.com 25 Check to see that the processor is not seated properly or not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. Reseat the processor.
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...(power supply is causing the failure. Replace the system board. 26 www.hp.com Getting Started The beeps continue for this procedure until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all devices are functioning properly. 3. The LED flashes continue until failure occurs. ...problem by a two second pause. Power on the system board. 2. 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, ...
...(power supply is causing the failure. Replace the system board. 26 www.hp.com Getting Started The beeps continue for this procedure until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all devices are functioning properly. 3. The LED flashes continue until failure occurs. ...problem by a two second pause. Power on the system board. 2. 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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Pre-video memory error 1. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . For systems with HP memory. 4. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved....graphics error. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. 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. Replace the ...
Pre-video memory error 1. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . For systems with HP memory. 4. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved....graphics error. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. 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. Replace the ...
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... for five iterations, then stop . Replace the system board. 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 LED flashes continue until the problem is ... the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Replace the system board. 28 www.hp.com Getting Started The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop .
... for five iterations, then stop . Replace the system board. 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 LED flashes continue until the problem is ... the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Replace the system board. 28 www.hp.com Getting Started The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop .
Getting Started
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...time if multiple cards), then power on but is set to boot. 1. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on the rear of the power supply (some models), is unable to the appropriate voltage. The...10 flashes ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Replace the processor. 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...
...time if multiple cards), then power on but is set to boot. 1. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on the rear of the power supply (some models), is unable to the appropriate voltage. The...10 flashes ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Replace the processor. 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...
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Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on . None System unable to the appropriate voltage. Proper voltage setting depends on the rear of the power ...
Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on . None System unable to the appropriate voltage. Proper voltage setting depends on the rear of the power ...
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... harness. 5. If it is properly connected to the system board. 3. Replace the system board. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on and LEDs are properly connected to the system board. 4. Getting Started www.hp.com 31 Open hood...
... harness. 5. If it is properly connected to the system board. 3. Replace the system board. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on and LEDs are properly connected to the system board. 4. Getting Started www.hp.com 31 Open hood...
Troubleshooting Guide
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If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all cable connections for instructions. 2-4 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide The computer will restart if automatic ...
If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all cable connections for instructions. 2-4 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide The computer will restart if automatic ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...) Problem Cause 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 not properly attached to the processor. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. 2-8 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide
...) Problem Cause 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 not properly attached to the processor. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. 2-8 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide
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... down intermittently. 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. Power supply will not turn on rear of internal power supply fault. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan...
... down intermittently. 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. Power supply will not turn on rear of internal power supply fault. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... replace one at a time and repeat this procedure until failure occurs. Check if a device is causing the problem by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. Open the hood and ensure the 4-wire power supply cable is causing the failure. Check that is seated into the connector on your...
... replace one at a time and repeat this procedure until failure occurs. Check if a device is causing the problem by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. Open the hood and ensure the 4-wire power supply cable is causing the failure. Check that is seated into the connector on your...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... hidden in use has stopped responding to turn off the power. If this fails, press the power button for the blinking red and beep codes. Solving MultiBay Problems Solving MultiBay Problems Problem Cause Drive not found. You are heard. Computer will not start. Turn on select models... only.) MultiBay is blinking RED and if any beeps are using an 80-conductor cable. Insert the drive into the MultiBay, if it is damaged. To restart the computer, press the ...
... hidden in use has stopped responding to turn off the power. If this fails, press the power button for the blinking red and beep codes. Solving MultiBay Problems Solving MultiBay Problems Problem Cause Drive not found. You are heard. Computer will not start. Turn on select models... only.) MultiBay is blinking RED and if any beeps are using an 80-conductor cable. Insert the drive into the MultiBay, if it is damaged. To restart the computer, press the ...
