HP dx6100 manual Basic Troubleshooting, Solving General Problems

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Getting Started

Basic Troubleshooting

This section concentrates on problems that you might encounter during the initial set up process. A comprehensive

Troubleshooting Guide is available on the Documentation CD and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com. Click

support & drivers, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the computer, and press

Enter.

Solving General Problems

You may be able to easily resolve the general problems described in this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an authorized dealer or reseller.

Solving General Problems

Problem Cause Solution

Computer appears locked up and will not turn off when the power button is pressed.

Software control of the power switch is not functional.

Press and hold the power button for at least four seconds until the computer turns off.

Computer will not

Computer is in

Press the power button to

respond to USB

standby mode.

resume from standby mode.

keyboard or mouse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

System has locked

Restart computer.

 

up.

 

ÄCAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose your unsaved data.

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Contents Getting Started First Edition May Contents Contents Installing & Customizing the Software Installing the Operating SystemMicrosoft Security Updates Getting Started Accessibility Installing or Upgrading Device DriversTransferring Files and Settings Protecting the SoftwareCustomizing the Monitor Display Restoring the Software Turning Off the ComputerFinding More Information Using the Documentation CD Before You Call for Technical Support \DocLib.exeRun the Restore Plus! CD Run the Restore Plus! CD Helpful Hints Getting Started Basic Troubleshooting Solving General ProblemsNum Lock key Solving General Problems Beeps may not occur on all models for this activity System does not System unable to Solving General Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsInterpreting Diagnostic Reseat the graphics card. Power on the system Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesRed Power LED Red Power LED Processor is not Flashes three System board Red Power LED Pre-video memory Reseat DIMMs Management Guide To the appropriate Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Getting Started