HP dc7800 tower manual Helpful Hints

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restart if automatic start on power loss is set in Computer Setup. If it does not restart, press the power button to start the computer.

●Reconfigure the computer after installing a non–plug and play expansion board or other option. See Solving Hardware Installation Problems on page 32 for instructions.

●Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed. For example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for that model printer.

●Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before turning it on.

●If you have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it is supported on the system.

●If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on some models only) and a single monitor, the monitor must be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. During boot, the other monitor connectors are disabled and if the monitor is connected into these ports, the monitor will not function. You can select which source will be the default VGA source in Computer Setup.

CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is always voltage applied to the system board. You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent system board or component damage.

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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 Select a language and click DownloadProtecting the Software HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical SupportHelpful Hints Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsHelpful Hints Solving General Problems 1Solving General ProblemsComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Cannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause SolutionCause unknown Restart the computer Cause SolutionEnww Solving Power Problems 2Solving Power ProblemsPower supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause Solution Cannot format diskette Cause SolutionProblem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause Solution Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause SolutionSecurity Password Options 4Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsDevice Configuration Solving Hard Drive ProblemsStorage Boot Order list Computer will not boot from hard drive Cause SolutionTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Can not write to the media card Cause Solution Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsSolving Media Card Reader Problems 5Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Blank screen no video Cause Solution Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems 6Solving Display ProblemsDim characters Cause Solution Image is not centered Cause Solution Out of Range displays on screen Cause SolutionSelect ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Certain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Sound cuts in and out Cause Solution Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems 7Solving Audio ProblemsLine-in jack is not functioning properly Cause Solution Sound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause SolutionSolving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems8Solving Printer Problems Select Shut Down Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems9Solving Keyboard Problems 10Solving Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems 11Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsComputer will not start Cause Solution Option card Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsGoes away Once bad card is identified, remove and replace badSolving Network Problems 12Solving Network ProblemsWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Solving Network Problems Network status link light never flashes Cause SolutionDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution New network card will not boot Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory Problems13Solving Memory Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Some fans only operate when needed Solving Processor ProblemsSolving Processor Problems 14Solving Processor ProblemsMovie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Mode in Security Password OptionsCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSystem will not boot from USB Drive Key Cause Solution Solving Drive Key Problems16Solving Drive Key Problems USB Drive Key not found identified Cause SolutionSolving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component Problems17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Internet Access Problems 18Solving Internet Access ProblemsUnable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Modem Solving Internet Access ProblemsClick on System and Maintenance Double-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP Soft19Solving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Contacting Customer SupportPost Error Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Table A-1Numeric Codes and Text MessagesContact an authorized dealer or reseller for Advanced Onboard Devices Computer Setup or Windows utilities Sata Under Storage DPS Self-testKeyboard failure while Network Server Mode Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesUse 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 Figure B-1 Cmos button Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five secondsDrive Protection System DPS Select Storage DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupIndex

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