HP dx5150 manual Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes

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POST Error Messages

Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued)

 

 

Possible

 

 

Activity

Beeps

Cause

Recommended Action

 

 

 

 

System does not

None

System unable

Press and hold the power button for less

power on and LEDs

 

to power on.

than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED

are not flashing.

 

 

turns green, then:

 

 

 

1.

Check that the voltage selector,

 

 

 

 

located on the rear of the power

 

 

 

 

supply, is set to the appropriate

 

 

 

 

voltage. Proper voltage setting

 

 

 

 

depends on your region.

 

 

 

2.

Remove the expansion cards one at

 

 

 

 

a time until the 5v_aux light on the

 

 

 

 

system board turns on.

3. Replace the system board.

OR

Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED does not turn on green then:

1. Check that the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.

2. Open hood and check that the power button harness is properly connected to the system board.

3. Check that both power supply cables are properly connected to the system board.

4. Check to see if the 5v_aux light on the system board is turned on. If it is turned on, then replace the power button harness.

5. If the 5v_aux light on the system board is not turned on, then replace the power supply.

6. Replace the system board.

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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 Problem Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsSolving General Problems 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 Tools. Under Error-checking Solving Diskette ProblemsSolving Diskette Problems Drive. Select File PropertiesFormat a /F1440 Select File PropertiesPeripherals Onboard FDC Position in Advanced BiosFeatures Removable Device ControllerSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSouth OnChip PCI Device Integrated PeripheralsSouth OnChip IDE Device Channel 0 or Peripherals South OnChipIDE Device OnChip IDE 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 ProblemsDevice Manager button Sure Enable digital CDFrom the Control Panel Audio for this CD-ROMSolving Audio Problems Where printer port is Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems DIR C\ printer portClick Shut Down. The Shut Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard Problems Down Windows dialog boxEnter key Solving Mouse ProblemsWindows logo key to 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 Code/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesNumeric Codes and Text Messages During memory testing CPU Fan weak RPM Possible Activity Beeps Cause Recommended Action Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes 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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