HP dc7800 tower manual Index

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Index

A

access panel, locked 11 audible codes 55 audio problems 27

B

beep codes 55 boot problems 41 booting options

Full Boot 48

Quick Boot 48

C

CD-ROM or DVD problems 40

CMOS

backing up 58

clearing and resetting 60 Customer Support 7, 47

D

diagnostics utility 1 diskette problems 15 Drive Key problems 42 Drive Protection System

(DPS) 62

E error

codes 48, 55 messages 49

F

flashing LEDs 55

front panel problems 43

G

general problems 10

H

hard drive problems 18 hardware installation

problems 32 helpful hints 8

I

 

 

Insight Diagnostics

1

 

Internet access problems

44

K

 

 

keyboard problems

30

 

L

 

 

LEDs

 

 

blinking power

55

 

blinking PS/2 keyboard

55

M

Media Card Reader problems 21 memory problems 37

monitor problems 23 mouse problems 30

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

network problems

34

 

numeric error codes

49

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

optical drive problems

 

40

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

password

 

 

 

 

 

 

clearing

58

 

 

 

power-on

 

58

 

 

 

setup

58

 

 

 

 

POST error messages

48

power problems

14

 

 

power-on password

58

printer problems

29

 

 

problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

audio

27

 

 

 

 

CD-ROM or DVD

40

diskette

 

15

 

 

 

Drive Key

 

42

 

 

 

front panel

43

 

 

general

 

10

 

 

 

hard drive

18

 

 

 

hardware installation

32

Internet access 44

 

keyboard

30

 

Media Card Reader 21

memory

 

37

 

monitor

23

 

mouse

30

 

network

 

34

 

power

14

 

printer

29

 

processor

39

 

software

46

 

processor problems

39

R

 

 

 

resetting

 

 

 

CMOS

58

 

password jumper

58

S

safety and comfort 7 setup password 58 software

backing up 5 problems 46

W

Wake-on-LAN feature 34

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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 Select a language and click Download Protecting the SoftwareProtecting the Software HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Safety and ComfortTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Helpful HintsHelpful Hints 1Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution 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 2Solving Power Problems Solving Power ProblemsPower supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems3Solving 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 Out of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Image is not centered Cause SolutionSelect ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical 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 SolutionSolving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems8Solving Printer Problems 10Solving Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems9Solving Keyboard Problems Select Shut DownSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 11Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsComputer will not start Cause Solution Once bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsGoes away Option card12Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Network status link light never flashes Cause Solution Solving Network ProblemsDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution New network card will not boot Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory Problems13Solving 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 SolutionSolving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component Problems17Solving Front Panel Component Problems 18Solving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsUnable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution 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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