HP HEWLET VECTRA VA 6/XXX manual If a Post Error Message is Displayed

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3 Troubleshooting Your PC

If Your PC Does Not Start Properly

1Turn off the display, the computer, and all external devices.

2Unplug all power cords and cables, noting their positions. Disconnect the PC from any telecommunications network.

3Remove the cover.

4Check the system board switches. Refer to "System Board Switches", on page 49. Be sure the Secure Switch is set to “open”.

5Replace the cover.

6Reconnect all cables and power cords.

7Turn on the display and computer.

If a POST Error Message is Displayed

The Power-On-System-Test (POST) can detect both an error and a change to the configuration. In either case, an error code and short description is displayed. Depending on the kind of error, you will have one or more of these choices available on screen:

•Press to ignore the message and continue.

•Press to run Setup and correct a system configuration error. HP recommends that you correct the error before proceeding, even if the PC appears to start successfully.

•Press to accept (validate) the change and update Setup’s configuration information.

•Press to see more details about the message. After viewing these details, you will be returned to the original POST display screen. If the message is actually a change to the configuration you have made (for example, you have just removed some memory), you

can then press to accept the change and update Setup’s

configuration information. Otherwise, press to ignore the

message and continue, or press to run Setup and correct a system configuration error. (The number of choices you will have available are dependent on the kind of error.)

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Who this Manual is For Important Safety InformationImportant Ergonomic Information Page Contents Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing MemoryInstalling Accessory Boards Installing an OverDrive ProcessorHP Summary Screen and Setup Program If Your PC Has a Software ProblemHewlett-Packard Information Services Setting Up and Using Your PC Accessories When you receive your PC, unpack all the componentsUnpacking Your PC Try to move it without helpConnecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Down before connecting headphones or speakers Connecting Audio AccessoriesVolume control in that position Damage your hearingConnectors are shaped to go in one way only Connecting the Power CablesTo grounded outlets PC is as class 1 laser productStarting and Stopping Your PC Starting Your PCStopping Your PC Setting an Administrator Password Setting PasswordsPassword, on Setting a User PasswordThen press ActionAdditional Information and Help Using Power ManagementSetting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help How to Install Accessories In Your PC Accessories You Can Install Accessory part numbersBefore switching it on again Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories Removing and Replacing the CoverRemoving the Cover Removing the Air Flow Guide Installing Memory Main Memory ModulesStatic electricity can damage electronic components How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Memory Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory Switch Use Switch Block to Installing Mass Storage Devices Drives Hard disk driveConfiguration Connections to Data Cables You install additional devicesInstalling an Additional Hard Disk Drive Install any other accessories, before replacing the cover Connectors are shaped to go in one way only. See Internal Not attempt to make any adjustment of the laser unitConnectors on page 20 for more information about which Connectors to useTo Install a Drive Installing Accessory Boards Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and PlayConfiguring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards Installing the Board Secure the board Installing an OverDrive Processor Processor processor Troubleshooting Your PC HP Summary Screen Solving ProblemsIf Your PC Does Not Start Properly Display is Blank and There Are No Error MessagesAction Reference Check all internal cables If you are Unable to Change any Values in SetupIf a Post Error Message is Displayed Clear the configuration Clearing the PC’s Configuration MemoryIf Your Keyboard Does Not Work If Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemDisplay Does Not Work Properly Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connectedIf Nothing is Displayed on the Screen If Your Mouse Does Not Work If Your Printer Does Not WorkEnsure that the mouse is correctly connected If the Hard Disk Does Not Work If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not WorkNot Work If the CD-ROM Drive Has a ProblemCD-ROM Drive is Idle If an Accessory Board Does Not WorkIf You Have Forgotten Your Password If Your PC Has a Software ProblemIf the Date and Time are Incorrect If Your Application Software Does Not WorkIf Your PC Has an Audio Problem Humming Noise From most local stores Changing the BatteryTroubleshooting Your PC Changing the Battery Technical Information Needed for Troubleshooting System Board SwitchesBus Switch1 HDD Accessories Power ConsumptionAll measurements are in watts rms 180 MHz 200 MHz OffIRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC HP Summary Screen HP Summary Screen and Setup ProgramVA/6xxx Copyright 1995 Hewlett-Packard GZ.xx.xx Using the HP Setup ProgramI n Settings and exit the Setup programTroubleshooting Your PC HP Summary Screen and Setup Program Troubleshooting Your PC HP Summary Screen and Setup Program Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Introduction Service Means of AccessHP SupportPack Your HP Authorized ResellerRegion Phone Number Fax Number HP Support Assistant CD-ROMHewlett-Packard Information Services HP Forum on CompuServeAt the CompuServe ! prompt, type GO HP HP Forum on America Online HP World Wide Web Site HP BBS LibraryCountry Number Baud Rate World-Wide Web URLHP FAXback on Demand-HP First Access MethodHP Audio Tips USA only HP Automated Support Directory Country/RegionOrdering Drivers and Bios on Diskette EuropeAustralia Asia Pacific HP Support Services Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Number is +1 970Country Language Local Number Number Method of Payment Charge Type Lifeline Telephone SupportHP Network Phone-in Support Service NPS Covered Time Available From SummaryAsia Hewlett-Packard Marketing HeadquartersPage Glossary Glossary Index URL Regulatory Information and Warranty Regulatory Information FCC for USA only Noise Declaration for Germany HP Hardware Warranty Customer Responsibilities HP Software Product License Agreement HP Software Product Limited Warranty Your HP Vectra PC Physical Characteristics Troubleshooting and Support HP Help Setup HP User’s GuideReference HP Help