Desktop Management Guide
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...a ROM flash failure. Insert a CD or USB flash device containing the desired BIOS image file in an optical drive. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system will beep 8 times. If an appropriate BIOS image file is found , you will be displayed on the screen. If no appropriate BIOS image.... 4. Remove the removable media used to restart the computer. The Boot Block is automatically flashed into the ROM. If the portion of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is enabled, remove this CD before attempting to boot to Windows Vista. NOTE: The media must be ...
...a ROM flash failure. Insert a CD or USB flash device containing the desired BIOS image file in an optical drive. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system will beep 8 times. If an appropriate BIOS image file is found , you will be displayed on the screen. If no appropriate BIOS image.... 4. Remove the removable media used to restart the computer. The Boot Block is automatically flashed into the ROM. If the portion of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is enabled, remove this CD before attempting to boot to Windows Vista. NOTE: The media must be ...
Quick Setup & Getting Started (Combo)
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... on the keyboard or pressing the power button. Refer to restart the computer. The computer will help you diagnose the problem. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for details. ● Turn up the brightness and contrast ...restart if automatic start the computer. ● Reconfigure your computer after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option. If the system will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. For example, if you are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Check...
... on the keyboard or pressing the power button. Refer to restart the computer. The computer will help you diagnose the problem. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for details. ● Turn up the brightness and contrast ...restart if automatic start the computer. ● Reconfigure your computer after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option. If the system will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. For example, if you are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Check...
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...Add more memory. 3. OR The heatsink is not properly attached to improve performance 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. 4. Cause unknown. OR 14 Quick Setup... that came with the application for less than 4 seconds. Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Poor performance is plugged onto the system board header. 3. If the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. Cause Solution Some software applications, especially games, are not blocked...
...Add more memory. 3. OR The heatsink is not properly attached to improve performance 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. 4. Cause unknown. OR 14 Quick Setup... that came with the application for less than 4 seconds. Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Poor performance is plugged onto the system board header. 3. If the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. Cause Solution Some software applications, especially games, are not blocked...
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... A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. If you did not accept them. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the computer are unplugged. Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems A new device is properly ...(F10) and enable the USB ports. Ensure that came with the system to verify the proper installation. 2. accepting the changes. or memory modules were installed in the connector are not bent down . Beeps and flashing LEDs are using the correct memory modules and to determine...
... A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. If you did not accept them. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the computer are unplugged. Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems A new device is properly ...(F10) and enable the USB ports. Ensure that came with the system to verify the proper installation. 2. accepting the changes. or memory modules were installed in the connector are not bent down . Beeps and flashing LEDs are using the correct memory modules and to determine...
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...For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop...Check each option card by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Bad option card. 1. Replace the system board. Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed ...
...For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop...Check each option card by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Bad option card. 1. Replace the system board. Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed ...
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... cooling fan is running. If the LED is solved. None Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is illuminated, the system still has power. Computer in the following table to determine the front panel LED codes. protection activated:...actions in Suspend to wake the computer. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is always applied to the system board. WARNING! Press any key or move the mouse to RAM mode (some models only) or normal Suspend mode. Table 3 Diagnostic Front...
... cooling fan is running. If the LED is solved. None Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is illuminated, the system still has power. Computer in the following table to determine the front panel LED codes. protection activated:...actions in Suspend to wake the computer. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is always applied to the system board. WARNING! Press any key or move the mouse to RAM mode (some models only) or normal Suspend mode. Table 3 Diagnostic Front...
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...assembly. 4. Reseat the processor. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is causing the failure. Open the hood and ensure the 4 or 6-wire power supply cable is seated into the connector on the system. Power on the system board. 2. Replace the device that... the processor is causing the problem by a two second pause. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is overloaded...
...assembly. 4. Reseat the processor. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is causing the failure. Open the hood and ensure the 4 or 6-wire power supply cable is seated into the connector on the system. Power on the system board. 2. Replace the device that... the processor is causing the problem by a two second pause. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is overloaded...
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...system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on 1. System powers on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. 2. Replace the system board. Beeps... on bad checksum. 1. Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is solved. Reflash the system ROM with a graphics card: 1. Red Power LED flashes 9 nine times, once...
...system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of the Desktop Management Guide on 1. System powers on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. 2. Replace the system board. Beeps... on bad checksum. 1. Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is solved. Reflash the system ROM with a graphics card: 1. Red Power LED flashes 9 nine times, once...
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... that the power button harness is solved. It the problem persists, replace the power supply. ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 21 Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on , remove the expansion cards one at a time until problem is properly connected to see if...
... that the power button harness is solved. It the problem persists, replace the power supply. ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 21 Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on , remove the expansion cards one at a time until problem is properly connected to see if...
HP rp5700 Business System Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... image is automatically flashed into the ROM. ◦ start the system from a Windows operating system. To recover the system after it is detected, the system power LED will beep 8 times. Turn on to restart the computer. Turn the power on the computer. If an appropriate BIOS image file is... failsafe Boot Block BIOS will automatically power off the power. 2. For more information on Remote ROM Flash, refer to the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html. Turn off . 4. For more information on HPQFlash, visit http://www...
... image is automatically flashed into the ROM. ◦ start the system from a Windows operating system. To recover the system after it is detected, the system power LED will beep 8 times. Turn on to restart the computer. Turn the power on the computer. If an appropriate BIOS image file is... failsafe Boot Block BIOS will automatically power off the power. 2. For more information on Remote ROM Flash, refer to the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html. Turn off . 4. For more information on HPQFlash, visit http://www...
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..., there may be a problem with them. RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to download during POST. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used for the internal NIC from the NIC to prevent PXE option ROM for booting from being downloaded ...Reset the date and time under Control Panel. Table C-1 Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action 101-Option ROM Checksum Error System ROM or expansion board option ROM checksum. 1. In Computer Setup, set Advanced > Device Options > NIC PXE Option ROM Download to DISABLE to a...
..., there may be a problem with them. RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to download during POST. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is used for the internal NIC from the NIC to prevent PXE option ROM for booting from being downloaded ...Reset the date and time under Control Panel. Table C-1 Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action 101-Option ROM Checksum Error System ROM or expansion board option ROM checksum. 1. In Computer Setup, set Advanced > Device Options > NIC PXE Option ROM Download to DISABLE to a...
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... blocked or not turning. 2. protection activated: A fan may occur before or during POST that the processor is illuminated, the system still has power. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage... hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to the following table are available on all models. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is not spinning, then replace heatsink/fan assembly....
... blocked or not turning. 2. protection activated: A fan may occur before or during POST that the processor is illuminated, the system still has power. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage... hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to the following table are available on all models. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is not spinning, then replace heatsink/fan assembly....
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... one device at a time to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 3. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. For systems with HP memory. 4. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. checksum. ENWW Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel...
... one device at a time to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 3. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. For systems with HP memory. 4. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. checksum. ENWW Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel...
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... by removing the card (one at a time if multiple cards), then power on . System unable to the appropriate voltage. If it is turned on the system to the system board. 3. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes nine 9 times, once every second...
... by removing the card (one at a time if multiple cards), then power on . System unable to the appropriate voltage. If it is turned on the system to the system board. 3. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes nine 9 times, once every second...
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...on page 140 section in HP Backup and Recovery Manager or run the Restore Plus! CD. CD will boot without all of the drivers loaded. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (...http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for more information on the front of the computer to see the following to ensure that your computer when you diagnose the problem. If the system beeps, then ...a Recovery Point created in this guide. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. If it is handled properly: ● Be in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support...
...on page 140 section in HP Backup and Recovery Manager or run the Restore Plus! CD. CD will boot without all of the drivers loaded. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (...http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for more information on the front of the computer to see the following to ensure that your computer when you diagnose the problem. If the system beeps, then ...a Recovery Point created in this guide. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. If it is handled properly: ● Be in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support...
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... The heatsink is experienced. Close unnecessary applications to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is plugged in the task tray. Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED...General Problems (continued) Poor performance is not properly attached to the processor. 1. Ensure that came with the application for proper system operation. 2. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. 144 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Cause Solution Processor thermal protection ...
... The heatsink is experienced. Close unnecessary applications to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is plugged in the task tray. Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED...General Problems (continued) Poor performance is not properly attached to the processor. 1. Ensure that came with the application for proper system operation. 2. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. 144 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Cause Solution Processor thermal protection ...
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Cause Solution Power supply will not turn on the system. Power LED flashes Red four times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not properly attached to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 3.... Check if a device is seated into the connector on the system board. 2. Power on because of internal power ...
Cause Solution Power supply will not turn on the system. Power LED flashes Red four times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not properly attached to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 3.... Check if a device is seated into the connector on the system board. 2. Power on because of internal power ...
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...hard drive, ensure it is attached to a recovery point in the Windows Start menu for the blinking red and beep codes. Connect boot sevices to SATA 4 or SATA 5 ports. Hard Drive's "Emulation Type" is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. Observe if the front panel Power LED... device's SATA in Computer Setup. Hard drive is attached to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for the appropriate operating system. 4. Restore the system to a SATA port that has been disabled Run the Computer Setup ...
...hard drive, ensure it is attached to a recovery point in the Windows Start menu for the blinking red and beep codes. Connect boot sevices to SATA 4 or SATA 5 ports. Hard Drive's "Emulation Type" is blinking RED and if any beeps are heard. Observe if the front panel Power LED... device's SATA in Computer Setup. Hard drive is attached to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for the appropriate operating system. 4. Restore the system to a SATA port that has been disabled Run the Computer Setup ...
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... Press F8 in the bottom right corner of the screen. 2. ADD2 cards are not compatible with the latest BIOS image. System ROM is Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by eight beeps). system is running is corrupted; See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of conventional PCI Express cards or reversed-layout...
... Press F8 in the bottom right corner of the screen. 2. ADD2 cards are not compatible with the latest BIOS image. System ROM is Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by eight beeps). system is running is corrupted; See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section of conventional PCI Express cards or reversed-layout...
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... card: 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Replace the system board. Dim characters. Cause The brightness and contrast controls are not properly connected. Check that the graphics cable is being used with energy saver features. Replace the system board. Blank screen...six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps six times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to video). Solution Adjust the monitor brightness and...
... card: 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Replace the system board. Dim characters. Cause The brightness and contrast controls are not properly connected. Check that the graphics cable is being used with energy saver features. Replace the system board. Blank screen...six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps six times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to video). Solution Adjust the monitor brightness and...