Compaq 177620-006, Compaq Evo Desktop manual Second on select

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Post Error Messages

Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes

Activity

Beeps

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

 

 

 

 

Yellow or Green

None

System memory error.

1. Check memory module

Power LED

 

 

(see the relevant section

flashes every

 

 

of the Hardware

second (on select

 

 

Reference Guide).

models.)

 

 

2. Remove and reseat

 

 

 

 

 

 

memory module.

 

 

 

3. See the “Solving Memory

 

 

 

Problems” section of this

 

 

 

guide.

 

 

 

 

Red or Yellow

None

Processor unseated.

Reseat processor in system

Power LED On

 

 

board.

 

 

 

 

Red or Yellow

None

Computer overheated.

1. Install computer cover

Power LED is:

 

 

or access panel if

1. Flashing four

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

times per

 

 

2. Ensure that computer air

second, Or

 

 

vents are not blocked and

2. Flashing two

 

 

internal fan is running.

 

 

 

times one

 

 

 

second apart,

 

 

 

followed by a

 

 

 

two second

 

 

 

pause, Or

 

 

 

3. Not flashing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Sixth Edition May Document Part Number Contents Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Index Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic FeaturesMenu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Tabs-Overview, Test, Status, Log, Error Installing Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsUsing Categories in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Running Diagnostic Tests in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Running Configuration Record Utility Compaq Configuration Record UtilityWindow File Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling AgentStarting the Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent Restoring Your Software Protecting Your SoftwareTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Helpful Hints Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution See the Hardware Reference Guide Control Panel Computer SetupNum Lock key Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsUse Computer Setup to check ScanDisk Accessories System ToolsUnder Error-checking, click Click Start ProgramsStorage Storage Options OrderSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsPower-On Controllers in Storage Storage Power-On OptionsOptions Storage Boot Order list Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Solving Display Problems Audio Devices, then click Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems From the Control PanelSolving Audio Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsComputer. The Turn Off Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard Problems Click Shut Down or Turn OffTo select Shut Down or Turn Solving Mouse ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsUnder the Computer Setup Use the Computer Setup to disable the embedded NIC Using the Compaq Restore CDSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Storage Controller Order, Solving Scsi ProblemsSolving Scsi Problems Storage Boot Order, and enableSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Compaq Customer Support Numeric Codes and Text Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesCode/Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action Reference Guide for Control Panel. If the problemHardware Reference Guide for Control Panel ComputerNumeric Codes and Text Messages Hardware Reference Guide Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages ROM Bios Run Computer Setup Activity Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesNum Lock LED On Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Second on select Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using the Cmos Button Clearing and Resetting the CmosCmos button Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Introducing the Drive Protection System Drive Protection System DPSPanel Compaq Diagnostics Accessing DPS Through Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsSelect Storage IDE DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupMicrosoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Setting up Analog/Digital Audio OutputMicrosoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows NTClick Properties Click Settings Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Index Index-2 Protecting