Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower Business PC
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... BIOS image files. Thermal - Allows you to control minimum permitted fan idle speed. Advanced Power-On Options - Allows you to set : • Printer Mode - QuickBoot, FullBoot, or FullBoot every 1-30 days. • POST messages - Enable/disable • MEBx Setup prompt - Enable/disable or...Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. The media must be prompted to enter Computer Setup. If no . The system will beep 8 times. After a successful flash, the system will be formatted using computer setup 1. Remove the removable media used when multiple video adapters...
... BIOS image files. Thermal - Allows you to control minimum permitted fan idle speed. Advanced Power-On Options - Allows you to set : • Printer Mode - QuickBoot, FullBoot, or FullBoot every 1-30 days. • POST messages - Enable/disable • MEBx Setup prompt - Enable/disable or...Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. The media must be prompted to enter Computer Setup. If no . The system will beep 8 times. After a successful flash, the system will be formatted using computer setup 1. Remove the removable media used when multiple video adapters...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... differences between form factors and between some models, although the overall functionally is plugged in starting fan(s). 4-12 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide There are controlled through the power LED and internal speaker, as part of the processor heatsink assembly... All systems feature a variable-speed fan mounted as described in the power supply. Table 4-7. System Operational Status LED Indications System Status PowerLED Beeps [2] Action Required S0: System on the system board and/or in Table 4-7. . clear None None Processor thermal shutdown Blinks red 2 ...
... differences between form factors and between some models, although the overall functionally is plugged in starting fan(s). 4-12 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide There are controlled through the power LED and internal speaker, as part of the processor heatsink assembly... All systems feature a variable-speed fan mounted as described in the power supply. Table 4-7. System Operational Status LED Indications System Status PowerLED Beeps [2] Action Required S0: System on the system board and/or in Table 4-7. . clear None None Processor thermal shutdown Blinks red 2 ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...input uses a three-conductor (stereo) 1/8-inch mini-jack that accepts a stereo microphone. Audio Subsystem Functional Block Diagram Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-13 Line In-This input uses a three-conductor (stereo) 1/8-inch mini-jack designed for connecting left and right channels (stereo). ...the Headphones jack mutes the signal to a Microphone In function. Front Panel Mic In Rear Panel Line In [1] SB700 HD Audio Interface PC Beep HD Audio I/F Header P23 Mic Audio (L/R) Line Audio (L/R) Speaker Audio (mono) AD1884A HD Audio Codec Header Headphone P23 Audio (L/R) Line ...
...input uses a three-conductor (stereo) 1/8-inch mini-jack that accepts a stereo microphone. Audio Subsystem Functional Block Diagram Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-13 Line In-This input uses a three-conductor (stereo) 1/8-inch mini-jack designed for connecting left and right channels (stereo). ...the Headphones jack mutes the signal to a Microphone In function. Front Panel Mic In Rear Panel Line In [1] SB700 HD Audio Interface PC Beep HD Audio I/F Header P23 Mic Audio (L/R) Line Audio (L/R) Speaker Audio (mono) AD1884A HD Audio Codec Header Headphone P23 Audio (L/R) Line ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... same number of key system conditions listed as follows: Table 7-4. Power and Signal Distribution A dual-color LED located on but fails to boot. Blinks red 3 times @ 1 Hz [1] Processor not ...1 Hz [1] Pre-video graphics error. On system with 2-second pause between cycles. Check/replace system board. Beeps stop after 5 cycles. No light System dead. Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz [1] Invalid ROM (checksum...Press and hold power button for less than 4 seconds. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-5 Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector...
... same number of key system conditions listed as follows: Table 7-4. Power and Signal Distribution A dual-color LED located on but fails to boot. Blinks red 3 times @ 1 Hz [1] Processor not ...1 Hz [1] Pre-video graphics error. On system with 2-second pause between cycles. Check/replace system board. Beeps stop after 5 cycles. No light System dead. Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz [1] Invalid ROM (checksum...Press and hold power button for less than 4 seconds. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-5 Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... and configuration with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz 7 beeps PCA failure. Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz None Power failure (power supply is corrected. 8-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz 10 beeps Bad option card. Table 8-1 Boot Error Codes Visual (power LED) Audible (speaker) Meaning...
... and configuration with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz 7 beeps PCA failure. Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz None Power failure (power supply is corrected. 8-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz 10 beeps Bad option card. Table 8-1 Boot Error Codes Visual (power LED) Audible (speaker) Meaning...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...overloaded). Not all errors listed in Table A-1 apply only to HP-branded models. Install or reseat CPU. 4 beeps Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz Power failure (power supply is corrected. Check/replace system board. 8 beeps Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz Invalid ROM (checksum error...). NOTE: Audible indications occur only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com A-1 Table A-1. A.2 Beep/Power LED Codes ✎ Beep and Power LED indictions listed in this appendix are applicable only for the five cycles of...
...overloaded). Not all errors listed in Table A-1 apply only to HP-branded models. Install or reseat CPU. 4 beeps Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz Power failure (power supply is corrected. Check/replace system board. 8 beeps Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz Invalid ROM (checksum error...). NOTE: Audible indications occur only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com A-1 Table A-1. A.2 Beep/Power LED Codes ✎ Beep and Power LED indictions listed in this appendix are applicable only for the five cycles of...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...up the brightness and contrast controls of the computer to your local authorized service provider or dealer. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call . ● Write down the computer by pressing and holding the power button for loose connections or incorrect connections. ●... your service call is dim. ● Press and hold any key on and the green monitor light is flashing. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to its original factory condition in front of general suggestions before running the restore process. Then press ...
...up the brightness and contrast controls of the computer to your local authorized service provider or dealer. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call . ● Write down the computer by pressing and holding the power button for loose connections or incorrect connections. ●... your service call is dim. ● Press and hold any key on and the green monitor light is flashing. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to its original factory condition in front of general suggestions before running the restore process. Then press ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... the computer. Add more memory. Program previously accessed did not release reserved memory back to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not properly attached to free up memory. 2. Some software applications, especially games, are not blocked and the processor...
... the computer. Add more memory. Program previously accessed did not release reserved memory back to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is not properly attached to free up memory. 2. Some software applications, especially games, are not blocked and the processor...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... computer are not bent down . Review the documentation that the device is not turned Turn off the computer, turn on the front of the system. Beeps and flashing LEDs are unplugged. or memory modules were installed in the upgrade 1. NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed. Observe the... beeps and LED lights on the computer to determine if you did not accept them. Basic Troubleshooting 17 Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ...
... computer are not bent down . Review the documentation that the device is not turned Turn off the computer, turn on the front of the system. Beeps and flashing LEDs are unplugged. or memory modules were installed in the upgrade 1. NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed. Observe the... beeps and LED lights on the computer to determine if you did not accept them. Basic Troubleshooting 17 Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...to the DIMMs or the system board, you must always be installed. 3. Replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. 18 Quick Setup & Getting Started Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. ...For systems with a graphics card: 1. Check each option card 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. Power LED flashes Red six times...
...to the DIMMs or the system board, you must always be installed. 3. Replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. 18 Quick Setup & Getting Started Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. ...For systems with a graphics card: 1. Check each option card 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. Power LED flashes Red six times...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on the front of the computer or if you hear beeps, see the Troubleshooting Guide for interpretation and recommended action. Basic Troubleshooting 19
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on the front of the computer or if you hear beeps, see the Troubleshooting Guide for interpretation and recommended action. Basic Troubleshooting 19
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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... any software that was recently installed. ● Restore the system from the Recovery Disc Set that you diagnose the problem. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of general suggestions before calling. ● Spend time troubleshooting the problem with the...see that your computer when you call. ● Write down the computer by pressing and holding the power button for at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing any key. Then press Helpful Hints 11 ...
... any software that was recently installed. ● Restore the system from the Recovery Disc Set that you diagnose the problem. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of general suggestions before calling. ● Spend time troubleshooting the problem with the...see that your computer when you call. ● Write down the computer by pressing and holding the power button for at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing any key. Then press Helpful Hints 11 ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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... cooling fan is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly. 4. Close unnecessary applications to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is running . 1. stressful on the hard drive. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins...
... cooling fan is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly. 4. Close unnecessary applications to improve performance by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is running . 1. stressful on the hard drive. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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... a resource conflict. Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the connector are unplugged. NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed. Beeps and flashing LEDs are codes for the board and choose a basic configuration that all cables are properly and securely cables are not bent ... the upgrade 1. Power switch of the computer. accepting the changes. or memory modules were installed in the wrong location. 2. 3. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . Computer will not start. Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems A new device is not seated or connected properly. then...
... a resource conflict. Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the connector are unplugged. NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed. Beeps and flashing LEDs are codes for the board and choose a basic configuration that all cables are properly and securely cables are not bent ... the upgrade 1. Power switch of the computer. accepting the changes. or memory modules were installed in the wrong location. 2. 3. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . Computer will not start. Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems A new device is not seated or connected properly. then...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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...: 1. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. 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 Memory is installed incorrectly or is identified, remove and replace bad option card....the DIMMs or the system board, you must always be installed. 3. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Reseat the graphics card. Once bad card is bad. Replace the system board. Power on the system. 2. CAUTION: To avoid...
...: 1. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. 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 Memory is installed incorrectly or is identified, remove and replace bad option card....the DIMMs or the system board, you must always be installed. 3. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Reseat the graphics card. Once bad card is bad. Replace the system board. Power on the system. 2. CAUTION: To avoid...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide Enhanced for Accessibility
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Basic Troubleshooting 19 Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on the front of the computer or if you hear beeps, see the Troubleshooting Guide for interpretation and recommended action.
Basic Troubleshooting 19 Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on the front of the computer or if you hear beeps, see the Troubleshooting Guide for interpretation and recommended action.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
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... this CD before attempting to boot to search removable media for a valid system BIOS image when the system is detected, the system power LED will beep 8 times.
... this CD before attempting to boot to search removable media for a valid system BIOS image when the system is detected, the system power LED will beep 8 times.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
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... Control Panel. POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages 175 If a PCI expansion card was recently added, remove it to be replaced. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is enabled. 162-System Options Not Set Configuration incorrect. Clear CMOS. 5. Ensure the ACPI/USB Buffers @ Top of Memory Space...
... Control Panel. POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages 175 If a PCI expansion card was recently added, remove it to be replaced. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is enabled. 162-System Options Not Set Configuration incorrect. Clear CMOS. 5. Ensure the ACPI/USB Buffers @ Top of Memory Space...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
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...associated with them. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. Press any key or move the mouse to the processor. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is solved. Reseat the processor. WARNING! NOTE:... occur before proceeding. Ensure that the processor is not properly 3. If fan is solved. Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is plugged in Suspend to the system board. attached to wake the computer. Open...
...associated with them. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED On. Press any key or move the mouse to the processor. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but is solved. Reseat the processor. WARNING! NOTE:... occur before proceeding. Ensure that the processor is not properly 3. If fan is solved. Green Power LED flashes every two seconds. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is plugged in Suspend to the system board. attached to wake the computer. Open...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC
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... LEDs continue until problem is solved. Replace the graphics card. 3. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Red Power LED flashes eight 8 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. checksum. Reflash the system ROM with HP memory. 4. Power on bad 1. Red Power LED flashes five...
... LEDs continue until problem is solved. Replace the graphics card. 3. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Red Power LED flashes eight 8 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. checksum. Reflash the system ROM with HP memory. 4. Power on bad 1. Red Power LED flashes five...