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POST Error Messages

Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued)

 

 

Possible

 

Activity

Beeps

Cause

Recommended Action

Red Power LED

6

Pre-video

flashes six times,

 

graphics error.

once every second, followed by a two-second pause. The Power LED will continue flashing until the problem is resolved.

For systems with a graphics card:

1.Reseat the graphics card. Power on the system.

2.Replace the graphics card.

3.Replace the system board.

For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board.

Red Power LED

7

System board

Replace the system board.

flashes seven times,

 

failure (ROM

 

 

once every second,

 

detected

 

 

followed by a

 

failure prior to

 

 

two-second pause.

 

video).

 

 

The Power LED will

 

 

 

 

continue flashing

 

 

 

 

until the problem is

 

 

 

 

resolved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Power LED

8

Invalid ROM

1.

Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq

flashes eight times,

 

based on bad

 

diskette. See the “ROM Flash”

once every second,

 

checksum.

 

section of the Desktop

followed by a

 

 

 

Management Guide on the

two-second pause.

 

 

 

Documentation CD.

The Power LED will

 

 

2.

Replace the system board.

continue flashing

 

 

 

 

 

 

until the problem is

 

 

 

 

resolved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Power LED

9 or None,

System powers

1.

Check that the voltage selector,

flashes nine times,

depending

on but is

 

located on the rear of the power

once every second,

on the

unable to

 

supply (some models), is set to the

followed by a

issue

boot.

 

appropriate voltage. Proper voltage

two-second pause.

 

 

 

setting depends on your region.

The Power LED will

 

 

2.

Replace the system board.

continue flashing

 

 

 

 

 

 

until the problem is

3. Replace the processor.

 

resolved.

 

 

 

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide AugustTroubleshooting Guide Contents Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Computer Diagnostic Features Diagnostics for WindowsDetecting Diagnostics for Windows Installing Diagnostics for Windows Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows Menu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Computer Diagnostic Features Configuration Record Installing Configuration Record Protecting the Software Restoring the SoftwarePage Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Safety and ComfortRun the Restore Plus! CD Before You Call for Technical SupportRun the Restore Plus! CD Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Standby modeNum Lock key Solving General Problems Solving General Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsTools. Under Error-checking Drive. Select File PropertiesFormat a /F1440 Select File PropertiesPosition in Advanced Bios Features Removable DevicePeripherals Onboard FDC ControllerSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsIntegrated Peripherals South OnChip IDE DeviceSouth OnChip PCI Device Peripherals South OnChip IDE Device OnChip IDEChannel 0 or PCI Device Onboard ChipSolving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Blank screen Solving Display Problems Accessories System Tools Click Start All ProgramsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSure Enable digital CD From the Control PanelDevice Manager button Audio for this CD-ROMSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsClick Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog boxSolving Mouse Problems Windows logo key toEnter key Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsDetermine possible causes On the system to see if fault goes Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsNetwork & Internet PnP/PCI Configurations IRQ ResourcesRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCD-ROM, CD-RW Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control Panel Click the Device Manager PropertiesSolving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Page Post Error Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text MessagesCode/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action During memory testing CPU Fan weak RPM Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesPossible Activity Beeps Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Off and replace one device at a Management Guide on Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using Computer Setup to Reset CmosUsing the Cmos Switch to Reset Cmos Cmos switch Backing Up the Cmos Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Page Index Post
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dx5150 specifications

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