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...and hold any key. ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 13 To run the Documentation and Diagnostics CD if it does not run automatically: 1. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for the optical drive) 3. In Microsoft Windows Vista, click Start...turned on and the green monitor light is on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD and in the self-help resources at http://www.hp.com/support. Click OK. A more comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is the drive letter designator for loose connections or incorrect connections. In ...
...and hold any key. ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 13 To run the Documentation and Diagnostics CD if it does not run automatically: 1. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for the optical drive) 3. In Microsoft Windows Vista, click Start...turned on and the green monitor light is on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD and in the self-help resources at http://www.hp.com/support. Click OK. A more comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is the drive letter designator for loose connections or incorrect connections. In ...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... computer by pressing and holding the power button for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing any key. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. For example, if you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see... least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. You must be sure that all cable connections for at http://www.hp.com/support. If the system remains in again. If the system will not function.
... computer by pressing and holding the power button for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing any key. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. For example, if you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see... least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. You must be sure that all cable connections for at http://www.hp.com/support. If the system remains in again. If the system will not function.
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...the computer when prompted. If the portion of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is detected, the system power LED will beep 8 times. ENWW Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 29 For more information on the screen. For example, if a power failure were to...BIOS upgrade, the ROM flash would render the system BIOS unusable. NOTE: The computer must be powered on, or turned on remote HP computers directly from bootable removable media that automatically invokes system BIOS upgrade utilities. Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode ...
...the computer when prompted. If the portion of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is detected, the system power LED will beep 8 times. ENWW Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 29 For more information on the screen. For example, if a power failure were to...BIOS upgrade, the ROM flash would render the system BIOS unusable. NOTE: The computer must be powered on, or turned on remote HP computers directly from bootable removable media that automatically invokes system BIOS upgrade utilities. Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode ...
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... PXE option ROM is displayed on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for instructions on the screen. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used ). Table C-1 Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action 101-Option ROM Checksum Error System...
... PXE option ROM is displayed on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for instructions on the screen. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used ). Table C-1 Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action 101-Option ROM Checksum Error System...
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... the power cord from the system before opening the computer to prevent system board or component damage. The computer will not function. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be sure that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other option.
... the power cord from the system before opening the computer to prevent system board or component damage. The computer will not function. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be sure that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other option.
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Cause unknown. 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. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor...
Cause unknown. 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. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor...
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... voltage setting depends on the system. Check if a device is causing the problem by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly. Power on your region. 2. Computer powered off...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. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. ...
... voltage setting depends on the system. Check if a device is causing the problem by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly. Power on your region. 2. Computer powered off...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. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. ...
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... Power LED is not correct. Restore the system to determine possible causes for more information. Boot order is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. See Appendix A, POST Error Messages on page 103 to a recovery point in the Windows Start menu for the blinking red and... beep codes. If this fails, press the power button for four or more seconds to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart...
... Power LED is not correct. Restore the system to determine possible causes for more information. Boot order is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. See Appendix A, POST Error Messages on page 103 to a recovery point in the Windows Start menu for the blinking red and... beep codes. If this fails, press the power button for four or more seconds to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart...
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... the system ROM with the monitor and to the common causes and solutions listed in Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by eight beeps). rate as the resolution chosen. Ensure that the monitor is plugged into the wrong connector. If another connector is installed. Cause Solution... the computer will not sync at the Be sure that the monitor light is plugged into an active connector on the rear of the Desktop Management Guide on . Use the sliding control to resume from standby mode. Computer is running in the following table. Press the power button...
... the system ROM with the monitor and to the common causes and solutions listed in Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by eight beeps). rate as the resolution chosen. Ensure that the monitor is plugged into the wrong connector. If another connector is installed. Cause Solution... the computer will not sync at the Be sure that the monitor light is plugged into an active connector on the rear of the Desktop Management Guide on . Use the sliding control to resume from standby mode. Computer is running in the following table. Press the power button...
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... screen and the 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 continue flashing.) Cause Solution Pre-video graphics error. Power on the system. 2. Cause Solution ... times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to the graphics card and the monitor. Replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. Monitor does not function properly when used with HP memory. 4. Reseat ...
... screen and the 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 continue flashing.) Cause Solution Pre-video graphics error. Power on the system. 2. Cause Solution ... times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to the graphics card and the monitor. Replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. Monitor does not function properly when used with HP memory. 4. Reseat ...
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... Solution Device is illuminated, the system still has power. Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the wrong location. Beeps and flashing LEDs are using the correct memory modules and to the configuration, Reboot the computer and follow the instructions that the... 1. To reduce the risk of changes to verify the proper installation. 2. the changes. Computer will not start. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the computer are disabled in the connector are properly and securely connected and unplugged. ENWW Solving Hardware Installation ...
... Solution Device is illuminated, the system still has power. Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the wrong location. Beeps and flashing LEDs are using the correct memory modules and to the configuration, Reboot the computer and follow the instructions that the... 1. To reduce the risk of changes to verify the proper installation. 2. the changes. Computer will not start. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the computer are disabled in the connector are properly and securely connected and unplugged. ENWW Solving Hardware Installation ...
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... Installation Problems (continued) 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 continue flashing.) Cause Solution Bad option card. 1. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the... times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Graphics card is not seated properly or is bad, or system board For systems with a graphics card: is identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. For systems with HP memory. 4. Power LED...
... Installation Problems (continued) 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 continue flashing.) Cause Solution Bad option card. 1. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the... times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Graphics card is not seated properly or is bad, or system board For systems with a graphics card: is identified, remove and replace bad option card. 3. For systems with HP memory. 4. Power LED...
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Table D-13 Solving Memory Problems (continued) 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 continue flashing.) Cause Solution Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. 1. Replace the system board. ENWW Solving Memory Problems 143 Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4.
Table D-13 Solving Memory Problems (continued) 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 continue flashing.) Cause Solution Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. 1. Replace the system board. ENWW Solving Memory Problems 143 Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4.
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... device drivers have been installed. ● If you encounter software problems, see program packaging for your version of Windows. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. See the Restore Kit or the Worldwide Limited Warranty for more information. of Windows (see the ... by Microsoft for your version Verify that all programs, and restart the computer. 152 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Refer to HP Backup and Recovery Manager on page 103 to its factory configuration. Cause Solution POST error has occurred. Restore the files from the ...
... device drivers have been installed. ● If you encounter software problems, see program packaging for your version of Windows. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. See the Restore Kit or the Worldwide Limited Warranty for more information. of Windows (see the ... by Microsoft for your version Verify that all programs, and restart the computer. 152 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Refer to HP Backup and Recovery Manager on page 103 to its factory configuration. Cause Solution POST error has occurred. Restore the files from the ...
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...) drive cable pin assignments 94 audible codes 111 audio problems 132 B Backup and Recovery Manager 2, 19, 23 battery disposal 58 removal and replacement 84 beep codes 111 bezel blank, 5.25" drive 62 BIOS Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 29 HPQFlash 29 Remote ROM Flash 29 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode... 29 boot problems 147 bootable device creating 32 DiskOnKey 32, 33 HP Drive Key 32, 33 USB flash media device 32 booting options Full Boot 103 Quick Boot 103 C cable connections 70 cable lock provision 44...
...) drive cable pin assignments 94 audible codes 111 audio problems 132 B Backup and Recovery Manager 2, 19, 23 battery disposal 58 removal and replacement 84 beep codes 111 bezel blank, 5.25" drive 62 BIOS Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 29 HPQFlash 29 Remote ROM Flash 29 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode... 29 boot problems 147 bootable device creating 32 DiskOnKey 32, 33 HP Drive Key 32, 33 USB flash media device 32 booting options Full Boot 103 Quick Boot 103 C cable connections 70 cable lock provision 44...
HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower Business PC - Illustrated Parts & Service Map, 1st Edition
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...Password and follow the instructions on LEDs are not flashing Common POST Error Messages Screen Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action 103-System Board Failure none DMA, timers 1. Before exiting, ...CMOS 1. Leave the jumper on or restart the computer. Enter the product number (for example, dx2250) in the unlikely event of computer until password is turned on , press F10 when the ..., click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. Select the specific product. 5. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Select the proper language and click Download. Error Conditions and...
...Password and follow the instructions on LEDs are not flashing Common POST Error Messages Screen Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action 103-System Board Failure none DMA, timers 1. Before exiting, ...CMOS 1. Leave the jumper on or restart the computer. Enter the product number (for example, dx2250) in the unlikely event of computer until password is turned on , press F10 when the ..., click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. Select the specific product. 5. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Select the proper language and click Download. Error Conditions and...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...front of your local authorized service provider or dealer. Helpful Hints If you encounter problems with self-solve diagnostics. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to your system. ● Remove any software that your service call your computer when you... loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive ...
...front of your local authorized service provider or dealer. Helpful Hints If you encounter problems with self-solve diagnostics. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to your system. ● Remove any software that your service call your computer when you... loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive ...