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NOTE: The next several steps involve connecting cables to the system board, but HP recommends installing the card in an available PCI 32-bit slot. NOTE: ...133 since it might be installed in any PCI slot, but it is always a good practice to check www.hp.com to the J1 header on the adapter cable to see if there are also disabled when the X-Fi ...sound card is installed in the system, the internal chassis speaker only functions for diagnostic beeps and does not play any other end should remain connected to the CD_IN connector of the chassis with the cable ...
NOTE: The next several steps involve connecting cables to the system board, but HP recommends installing the card in an available PCI 32-bit slot. NOTE: ...133 since it might be installed in any PCI slot, but it is always a good practice to check www.hp.com to the J1 header on the adapter cable to see if there are also disabled when the X-Fi ...sound card is installed in the system, the internal chassis speaker only functions for diagnostic beeps and does not play any other end should remain connected to the CD_IN connector of the chassis with the cable ...
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Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes 42 Calling technical support ...46 Locating warranty information ...46 ENWW v
Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes 42 Calling technical support ...46 Locating warranty information ...46 ENWW v
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... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number ...HP Service Center ● HP Business and IT Services ● Warranty information Product documentation on page 4 ● User and third-party documentation, and white papers ● Product notifications ● QuickSpecs ● Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, Notices Product diagnostics on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps...
... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number ...HP Service Center ● HP Business and IT Services ● Warranty information Product documentation on page 4 ● User and third-party documentation, and white papers ● Product notifications ● QuickSpecs ● Customer Advisories, Security Bulletins, Notices Product diagnostics on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps...
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ENWW Product diagnostics 5 Product diagnostics Table 1-4 Product diagnostics Topic Location Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Field Diagnostics utility can be downloaded from the HP Web site. Audible beep and LED code definitions Refer to the workstation. To use this utility, refer to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for detailed information about beep and Light Emitting Diode (LED) codes applicable to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide.
ENWW Product diagnostics 5 Product diagnostics Table 1-4 Product diagnostics Topic Location Diagnostics tools The HP Vision Field Diagnostics utility can be downloaded from the HP Web site. Audible beep and LED code definitions Refer to the workstation. To use this utility, refer to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide for detailed information about beep and Light Emitting Diode (LED) codes applicable to the appropriate section of the workstation Service and Technical Reference Guide.
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...it on. ● Verify that it in Computer Setup (F10). You can select the default VGA source in again. If the system beeps, then your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW If the ...the monitor is dim. ● If your keyboard is connected to one of this document for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of changes to view the index. if the monitor is operating correctly. ● Check ...
...it on. ● Verify that it in Computer Setup (F10). You can select the default VGA source in again. If the system beeps, then your workstation has multiple video sources and only a single monitor, the monitor must install a printer driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW If the ...the monitor is dim. ● If your keyboard is connected to one of this document for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. Refer to the Diagnostic lights and audible (beep) codes section of changes to view the index. if the monitor is operating correctly. ● Check ...
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.... 2. 3. For more information about using the correct memory modules and to integrate the device with the workstation system. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. If you did not accept them. Manually turn...
.... 2. 3. For more information about using the correct memory modules and to integrate the device with the workstation system. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD (http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals). Reboot the workstation, and follow the instructions for four seconds. If you did not accept them. Manually turn...
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... be a problem with the processor heatsink. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. ● A fan might be in Suspend to No beeps. Disk or "Hibernate" mode. Contact HP for 5 cycles, after which, only the blinks continue to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Red Power LED...
... be a problem with the processor heatsink. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. ● A fan might be in Suspend to No beeps. Disk or "Hibernate" mode. Contact HP for 5 cycles, after which, only the blinks continue to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Red Power LED...
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... five times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Five beeps. Pre-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be on the system board. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. 1. Reseat DIMMs. 2. Six beeps. Contact HP for assistance. Red Power LED blinks seven times, once every second...
... five times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Five beeps. Pre-video memory error CAUTION: Internal components might be on the system board. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you remove a component. 1. Reseat DIMMs. 2. Six beeps. Contact HP for assistance. Red Power LED blinks seven times, once every second...
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... which contains instructions for less than 4 seconds. 2. b. Contact HP for assistance. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you to upgrade your ROM. Clear CMOS. Contact HP for assistance. Nine beeps. ● The problem might be powered even when the system ...is functional. Contact HP for assistance. Table 5-3 Diagnostic lights ...
... which contains instructions for less than 4 seconds. 2. b. Contact HP for assistance. To prevent damage, disconnect the workstation power cord before you to upgrade your ROM. Clear CMOS. Contact HP for assistance. Nine beeps. ● The problem might be powered even when the system ...is functional. Contact HP for assistance. Table 5-3 Diagnostic lights ...
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...select the default VGA source in this chapter for more information. ■ Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then your region (115V or 230V). Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-3 During Operation ■ Look for blinking LEDs on . ■ Check to see that will not function....monitor connectors are error codes that the voltage select switch is set to the appropriate voltage for your keyboard is connected into one of the workstation. During startup, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it is supported on your system. ■...
...select the default VGA source in this chapter for more information. ■ Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then your region (115V or 230V). Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-3 During Operation ■ Look for blinking LEDs on . ■ Check to see that will not function....monitor connectors are error codes that the voltage select switch is set to the appropriate voltage for your keyboard is connected into one of the workstation. During startup, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it is supported on your system. ■...
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...two second pause. (On the xw4200, xw6200, and 8200, two audible beeps will also be emitted.) Cause Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the workstation air vents are not blocked and the cooling fan is plugged onto the... system board header. If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is properly attached. 5. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-7 If the processor fan is ...
...two second pause. (On the xw4200, xw6200, and 8200, two audible beeps will also be emitted.) Cause Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that the workstation air vents are not blocked and the cooling fan is plugged onto the... system board header. If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is properly attached. 5. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-7 If the processor fan is ...
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...possible causes. 3. Replace the system board. 4-10 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Troubleshooting Problem Workstation will not start. Review the documentation that came with HP memory. 4. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the front of the workstation. Probable Cause Wrong memory modules were used in the ...upgrade or memory modules were installed in the wrong location. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2....
...possible causes. 3. Replace the system board. 4-10 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Troubleshooting Problem Workstation will not start. Review the documentation that came with HP memory. 4. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the front of the workstation. Probable Cause Wrong memory modules were used in the ...upgrade or memory modules were installed in the wrong location. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the system. 2....
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...occur before or during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Replace the graphics card. 3. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-11 Recommended actions in the following table to the following table are listed in the order in which they ...Recommended Solution For systems with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. Power on the front panel of the workstation and refer to determine the front panel LED codes. Probable Cause Video card is not seated properly or is bad,...LED blinks Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the workstation beeps six times.
...occur before or during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Replace the graphics card. 3. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-11 Recommended actions in the following table to the following table are listed in the order in which they ...Recommended Solution For systems with a graphics card: 1. Replace the system board. Power on the front panel of the workstation and refer to determine the front panel LED codes. Probable Cause Video card is not seated properly or is bad,...LED blinks Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the workstation beeps six times.
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...second.** None Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. None Workstation on the green power LED. Green Power LED blinks three times, once per second.** None Workstation in Suspend to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. None 4-12 www.hp.com Getting ...Started Guide None Green Power LED None is disabled in Suspend to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. None Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.* None Workstation in Computer Setup (F10), these reflexes are observed on . Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause ...
...second.** None Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. None Workstation on the green power LED. Green Power LED blinks three times, once per second.** None Workstation in Suspend to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. None 4-12 www.hp.com Getting ...Started Guide None Green Power LED None is disabled in Suspend to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. None Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.* None Workstation in Computer Setup (F10), these reflexes are observed on . Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause ...
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...not properly attached to see if the processor fan spins. Processor not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED blinks two times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. None Processor thermal protection ... these reflexes are not blocked and the cooling fan is not spinning, then replace processor fan. 4. Reseat the processor. Ensure that the workstation air vents are observed on . Open hood, press power button, and see that fan assembly is present. 2. Check to the processor. ...
...not properly attached to see if the processor fan spins. Processor not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. Troubleshooting Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED blinks two times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. None Processor thermal protection ... these reflexes are not blocked and the cooling fan is not spinning, then replace processor fan. 4. Reseat the processor. Ensure that the workstation air vents are observed on . Open hood, press power button, and see that fan assembly is present. 2. Check to the processor. ...
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... to the appropriate voltage. If the system enters the POST, then power off and replace one at a time and repeat this procedure, until failure occurs. Beeps None Possible Cause Power failure (power supply is causing the problem by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical drives, and expansion.... Open the hood and ensure the 4-wire power supply cable is set to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 4. Replace the system board. 4-14 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Recommended Action 1. Replace the power supply. 5.
... to the appropriate voltage. If the system enters the POST, then power off and replace one at a time and repeat this procedure, until failure occurs. Beeps None Possible Cause Power failure (power supply is causing the problem by removing ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical drives, and expansion.... Open the hood and ensure the 4-wire power supply cable is set to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 4. Replace the system board. 4-14 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Recommended Action 1. Replace the power supply. 5.
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Beeps 5 6 7 Possible Cause Pre-video memory error Pre-video graphics error. Replace DIMMs one at a time to video). Reseat the...Power on the system. 2. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-15 Troubleshooting Activity Red Power LED blinks five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Replace the system board. Replace ...times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Replace the graphics card. 3. Recommended Action 1. For systems with HP memory. 4.
Beeps 5 6 7 Possible Cause Pre-video memory error Pre-video graphics error. Replace DIMMs one at a time to video). Reseat the...Power on the system. 2. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-15 Troubleshooting Activity Red Power LED blinks five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Replace the system board. Replace ...times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Replace the graphics card. 3. Recommended Action 1. For systems with HP memory. 4.
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Troubleshooting Activity Red Power LED blinks eight times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. See the "ROM Flash" section of the Service and Technical Reference Guide web link located on bad checksum. Beeps 8 Possible Cause Invalid ROM based on the Documentation Library CD www.hp.com/ support/ workstation_manuals 2. Recommended Action 1. Replace the system board. 4-16 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide
Troubleshooting Activity Red Power LED blinks eight times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause. Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. See the "ROM Flash" section of the Service and Technical Reference Guide web link located on bad checksum. Beeps 8 Possible Cause Invalid ROM based on the Documentation Library CD www.hp.com/ support/ workstation_manuals 2. Recommended Action 1. Replace the system board. 4-16 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide
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Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to power on . 3. Replace the system board. 4-17 OR Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If ... setting depends on green then: 1. If the hard drive LED does not turn on your region. 2. Check to the appropriate voltage. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com Recommended Action Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. Check that both power supply cables are not blinking. Replace the system...
Beeps None Possible Cause System unable to power on . 3. Replace the system board. 4-17 OR Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If ... setting depends on green then: 1. If the hard drive LED does not turn on your region. 2. Check to the appropriate voltage. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com Recommended Action Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. Check that both power supply cables are not blinking. Replace the system...
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None Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.* None Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Troubleshooting Interpreting xw4200, xw6200, and xw8200 Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes This section covers the front panel light (LED) error and operation codes..., once per second.** None Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. None Green Power LED is disabled in Suspend to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. None 4-18 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power ...
None Green Power LED blinks every two seconds.* None Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. Troubleshooting Interpreting xw4200, xw6200, and xw8200 Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes This section covers the front panel light (LED) error and operation codes..., once per second.** None Workstation in Suspend to RAM mode (select models only) or normal Suspend mode. None Green Power LED is disabled in Suspend to Disk or "Hibernate" mode. None 4-18 www.hp.com Getting Started Guide Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power ...