HP Business Desktop BIOS
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• 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. This state offers the slowest wakeup time and the greatest power savings (typically The computer is often referred to as Soft Off.
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... diagnostic tests that shipped with the computer for more information). Typically, HP Business Desktop computers are provided for most cases. Also 5 simultaneous beeps will be heard. Also 8 simultaneous beeps will be set of POST testing. Networked computers using HP Client Manager Software (see http://h18019.www1.hp.com/im/?jumpid=re_R2515_VAcontent/PSG/en_intelligentmanageability for a bad processor). Troubleshooting...
... diagnostic tests that shipped with the computer for more information). Typically, HP Business Desktop computers are provided for most cases. Also 5 simultaneous beeps will be heard. Also 8 simultaneous beeps will be set of POST testing. Networked computers using HP Client Manager Software (see http://h18019.www1.hp.com/im/?jumpid=re_R2515_VAcontent/PSG/en_intelligentmanageability for a bad processor). Troubleshooting...
Getting Started
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.... If the system remains in this guide for at least four seconds then press the power button again 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 ...see that the monitor is turned on page 23 in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then 12 www.hp.com Getting Started If the system will help you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of the computer to...
.... If the system remains in this guide for at least four seconds then press the power button again 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 ...see that the monitor is turned on page 23 in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then 12 www.hp.com Getting Started If the system will help you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of the computer to...
Getting Started
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... on all models for five iterations, then stop. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. Getting Started www.hp.com 17 If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is resolved. ✎ Beeps may be blocked or not turning. The LED flashes continue until the problem is not spinning, then replace... 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. The beeps continue for this activity. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins.
... on all models for five iterations, then stop. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. Getting Started www.hp.com 17 If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is resolved. ✎ Beeps may be blocked or not turning. The LED flashes continue until the problem is not spinning, then replace... 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. The beeps continue for this activity. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins.
Getting Started
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... in the wrong location. 1. Memory is installed incorrectly or is resolved. Replace the system board. Getting Started www.hp.com 21 The beeps continue for the board and choose a basic configuration that came with HP memory. 4. The LED flashes continue until the problem is bad. 1. Getting Started Solving Hardware Installation Problems (Continued) Problem...
... in the wrong location. 1. Memory is installed incorrectly or is resolved. Replace the system board. Getting Started www.hp.com 21 The beeps continue for the board and choose a basic configuration that came with HP memory. 4. The LED flashes continue until the problem is bad. 1. Getting Started Solving Hardware Installation Problems (Continued) Problem...
Getting Started
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..., replace the system board. Replace the system board. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Replace the system board. 22 www.hp.com Getting Started The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Power on the system to see if fault goes away. 2. Replace the... graphics card. 3. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Reseat the graphics card. Bad option card. 1. Check each option card by a two second pause, and the...
..., replace the system board. Replace the system board. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Replace the system board. 22 www.hp.com Getting Started The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Power on the system to see if fault goes away. 2. Replace the... graphics card. 3. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Reseat the graphics card. Bad option card. 1. Check each option card by a two second pause, and the...
Getting Started
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Press any key or move the mouse to RAM mode (only on . Getting Started www.hp.com 23 None Computer in which they should be performed. Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. None required. None Green Power LED flashes every two...
Press any key or move the mouse to RAM mode (only on . Getting Started www.hp.com 23 None Computer in which they should be performed. Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. None required. None Green Power LED flashes every two...
Getting Started
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... problem is not properly attached to permit required airflow. 2. 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. Contact an... authorized reseller or service provider. 24 www.hp.com Getting Started The beeps continue for this activity. Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may not occur on all models for five iterations, then ...
... problem is not properly attached to permit required airflow. 2. 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. Contact an... authorized reseller or service provider. 24 www.hp.com Getting Started The beeps continue for this activity. Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may not occur on all models for five iterations, then ...
Getting Started
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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. Check to see that the processor is not seated properly or not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. Reseat the processor. The beeps continue for this activity. Getting Started www.hp.com 25 Processor is present. 2. 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. Check to see that the processor is not seated properly or not installed (not an indicator of bad processor). 1. Reseat the processor. The beeps continue for this activity. Getting Started www.hp.com 25 Processor is present. 2. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all models for five iterations, then stop.
Getting Started
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Replace the system board. 26 www.hp.com Getting Started The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all devices are functioning properly. 3. Open the hood and ensure the 4-wire power supply cable is causing the... all models for five iterations, then stop. 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, diskette,...
Replace the system board. 26 www.hp.com Getting Started The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. ✎ Beeps may not occur on all devices are functioning properly. 3. Open the hood and ensure the 4-wire power supply cable is causing the... all models for five iterations, then stop. 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, diskette,...
Getting Started
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... Recommended Action Red Power LED 5 flashes five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Pre-video graphics error. Reseat DIMMs. Power ...second, followed by a two second pause. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Power on the system. 2. Getting Started www.hp.com 27 The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. The...
... Recommended Action Red Power LED 5 flashes five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Pre-video graphics error. Reseat DIMMs. Power ...second, followed by a two second pause. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Power on the system. 2. Getting Started www.hp.com 27 The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. The...
Getting Started
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...the system board. 28 www.hp.com Getting Started The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Invalid ROM based on the Documentation CD. 2. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . See the "ROM Flash" section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum.... 1. Replace the system board. Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop ...
...the system board. 28 www.hp.com Getting Started The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Invalid ROM based on the Documentation CD. 2. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . See the "ROM Flash" section of the Desktop Management Guide on bad checksum.... 1. Replace the system board. Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop ...
Getting Started
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... once every second, followed by a two second pause. Proper voltage setting depends on but is resolved. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Getting Started www.hp.com 29 Red Power LED 10 flashes ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. ...The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . The LED flashes continue until the problem is unable to boot. ...
... once every second, followed by a two second pause. Proper voltage setting depends on but is resolved. The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Getting Started www.hp.com 29 Red Power LED 10 flashes ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. ...The beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . The LED flashes continue until the problem is unable to boot. ...
Getting Started
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Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action System does not power on . 3. Remove the expansion cards one at a time until the 5 V_aux light on the system board turns on ...and LEDs are not flashing. Proper voltage setting depends on . If the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. Replace the system board. 30 www.hp.com Getting Started Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. Check that the voltage selector, located 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 . 3. Remove the expansion cards one at a time until the 5 V_aux light on the system board turns on ...and LEDs are not flashing. Proper voltage setting depends on . If the hard drive LED turns green, then: 1. Replace the system board. 30 www.hp.com Getting Started Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. Check that the voltage selector, located on the rear of the power...
Getting Started
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... the unit is turned on . Check to see if the 5V_aux light on and LEDs are properly connected to the system board. 3. Getting Started www.hp.com 31 If the 5V_aux light on the system board is not turned on green then: 1. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes...
... the unit is turned on . Check to see if the 5V_aux light on and LEDs are properly connected to the system board. 3. Getting Started www.hp.com 31 If the 5V_aux light on the system board is not turned on green then: 1. Getting Started Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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...; Check the power LED on page 23 in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then 12 www.hp.com Getting Started Refer to "Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes" on the front of the computer 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...
...; Check the power LED on page 23 in suspend mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then 12 www.hp.com Getting Started Refer to "Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes" on the front of the computer 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...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... 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. Getting Started www.hp.com 17 If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is fully/properly seated or installed. 3. Getting Started Solving General...
... 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. Getting Started www.hp.com 17 If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is fully/properly seated or installed. 3. Getting Started Solving General...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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...modules were installed in the wrong location. 1. Replace DIMMs one at a time to resolve the resource conflict. Getting Started www.hp.com 21 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...issue, contact Customer Support. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to isolate the faulty module. 3. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the system. (continued) A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the...
...modules were installed in the wrong location. 1. Replace DIMMs one at a time to resolve the resource conflict. Getting Started www.hp.com 21 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...issue, contact Customer Support. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to isolate the faulty module. 3. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the system. (continued) A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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...option card by removing the cards one at time (if multiple cards), then power on the system. 2. Replace the system board. 22 www.hp.com Getting Started For systems with a graphics card: 1. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Video card is not seated properly...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 beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Power on the system to see if fault goes away. 2. Bad option card. 1. Replace ...
...option card by removing the cards one at time (if multiple cards), then power on the system. 2. Replace the system board. 22 www.hp.com Getting Started For systems with a graphics card: 1. The LED flashes continue until the problem is resolved. Video card is not seated properly...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 beeps continue for five iterations, then stop . Power on the system to see if fault goes away. 2. Bad option card. 1. Replace ...
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None Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. Getting Started www.hp.com 23 Press any key or move the mouse to RAM mode (only on some models) or normal Suspend mode. Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. None Computer in...
None Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. Getting Started www.hp.com 23 Press any key or move the mouse to RAM mode (only on some models) or normal Suspend mode. Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Possible Beeps Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None On. None Computer in...