HP dc7800 tower manual Helpful Hints, Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

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●Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www.hp.com/support.

●Refer to the following Helpful Hints on page 8 section in this guide.

To assist you in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you with self-solve diagnostics. If you need to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at: http://www.hp.com/go/ispe.

Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts.

If it becomes necessary to call for technical assistance, be prepared to do the following to ensure that your service call is handled properly:

●Be in front of your computer when you call.

●Write down the computer serial number and product ID number, and the monitor serial number before calling.

●Spend time troubleshooting the problem with the service technician.

●Remove any hardware that was recently added to your system.

●Remove any software that was recently installed.

●Restore the system from the Recovery Disc Set that you created or restore the system to its original factory condition in HP Backup and Recovery Manager.

CAUTION: Restoring the system will erase all data on the hard drive. Be sure to back up all data files before running the restore process.

NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (Care Packs), call your local authorized service provider or dealer.

Helpful Hints

If you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions before taking further action:

●Check that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet.

●Check to see that the voltage select switch (some models) is set to the appropriate voltage for your region (115V or 230V).

●Check to see that the computer is turned on and the green power light is on.

●Check to see that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor light is on.

●Check the Power LED on the front of the computer to see if it is flashing red. The flashing lights are error codes that will help you diagnose the problem. Refer to Appendix A, POST Error Messages on page 48 for more information.

●Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim.

●Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly.

●Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections.

●Wake the computer by pressing any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system remains in suspend mode, shut down the computer by pressing and holding the power button for at least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. If the system will not shut down, unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it in again. The computer will

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Protecting the Software Protecting the SoftwareSelect a language and click Download HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Safety and ComfortTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Helpful HintsHelpful Hints Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Solving General Problems1Solving General Problems Cannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause SolutionCause Solution Cause unknown Restart the computerEnww Power supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Power Problems2Solving Power Problems 3Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsSolving Diskette Problems Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Cannot format diskette Cause SolutionProblem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause Solution Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause SolutionSecurity Password Options Solving Hard Drive Problems 4Solving Hard Drive ProblemsComputer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive ProblemsStorage Boot Order list Device ConfigurationTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics 5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsSolving Media Card Reader Problems Can not write to the media card Cause SolutionTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics 6Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Blank screen no video Cause SolutionDim characters Cause Solution Select ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Image is not centered Cause SolutionOut of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Certain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution 7Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Sound cuts in and out Cause SolutionSound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause Solution Line-in jack is not functioning properly Cause Solution8Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems 10Solving Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems9Solving Keyboard Problems Select Shut DownSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Computer will not start Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems11Solving Hardware Installation Problems Once bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsGoes away Option cardWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Solving Network Problems12Solving Network Problems Diagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution Solving Network ProblemsNetwork status link light never flashes Cause Solution New network card will not boot Cause Solution 13Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics 14Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Some fans only operate when neededMode in Security Password Options Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause SolutionSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Cannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause SolutionUSB Drive Key not found identified Cause Solution Solving Drive Key Problems16Solving Drive Key Problems System will not boot from USB Drive Key Cause Solution17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component ProblemsSolving Front Panel Component Problems Unable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Solving Internet Access Problems18Solving Internet Access Problems Double-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft Solving Internet Access ProblemsClick on System and Maintenance ModemSolving Software Problems 19Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Contacting Customer SupportPost Error Messages Table A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended actionContact an authorized dealer or reseller for Advanced Onboard Devices Computer Setup or Windows utilities Under Storage DPS Self-test SataKeyboard failure while Network Server Mode Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended ActionUse the Smart ID technology before Red Power LED flashes ten Bad option card Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Resetting the Password JumperClearing and Resetting the Cmos Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five seconds Figure B-1 Cmos buttonDrive Protection System DPS Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage DPS Self-TestIndex
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dc7800 tower specifications

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