HP dc5750 manual Helpful Hints

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●Boot the computer to the Safe Mode to see if it will boot without all of the drivers loaded. When booting the operating system, use “Last Known Configuration.”

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

●Refer to the following Helpful Hints 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 to a Recovery Point created in HP Backup and Recovery Manager or run the Restore Plus! CD. For more information on using HP Backup and Recovery Manager, refer to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual.

CAUTION Running the Restore Plus! CD will erase all data on the hard drive.

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 for more information.

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Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide dc5750 Models Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix B Password Security and Resetting Cmos Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupHP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Status Tab Log Tab Protecting the Software Protecting the Software Select a language and click Download Restoring the Software Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Safety and ComfortHelpful Hints Helpful Hints Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Solving General Problems1Solving General Problems Poor performance is experienced Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Cause Solution Enww 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 SolutionOverrides the Boot Order enable command Security Password OptionsSolving Hard Drive Problems 4Solving Hard Drive ProblemsComputer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive ProblemsStorage Boot Order list Device ConfigurationCan not write to the media card Cause Solution Solving Media Card Reader Problems5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Computer’s software is used to safely eject the cardSolving Media Card Reader Problems Blank screen no video Cause Solution Solving Display Problems6Solving Display Problems Solving Display Problems Dim characters Cause SolutionAdjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kitImage is not centered Cause Solution Out of Range displays on screen Cause SolutionCertain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Sound cuts in and out Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems7Solving Audio Problems Properties Solving Audio ProblemsOn the Properties tab, make sure Enable digital CD Audio for this CD-ROM device is checkedSolving Printer Problems 8Solving Printer Problems9Solving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 10Solving Mouse ProblemsRestart Option and then press the Enter keyAfter the shutdown is complete, plug the mouse 11 Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Computer will not start Cause SolutionOnce bad card is identified, remove and replace bad 11Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsGoes away Option card12Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsSolving Network Problems Wake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause SolutionDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution Network status link light never flashesNew network card will not boot Cause Solution Out of memory error Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems13Solving Memory Problems Memory count during Post is wrong Cause SolutionSolving Memory Problems Some fans only operate when needed Solving Processor Problems14Solving Processor Problems Make sure the processor heatsink is installed properly15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Mode in Security Password OptionsMovie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution Cannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause SolutionEnww USB 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 Solving Internet Access Problems Double-clickPorts COM & LPTSolving Software Problems 19Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Contacting Customer SupportEnww Post Error Messages Table A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Appendix a Post Error MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended actionPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Advanced Onboard Devices Control panel message Description Replace diskette driveUnder Storage DPS Self-test Save Changes and Exit Problem Problem goes away Network Server Mode Active and NoEmulation back to RAID and select File Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Is not spinning, make sure the fans cable isActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Properly connected to the system board Check that both power supply cables areProblem persists, replace the system board Check to see if the 5Vaux light onCmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using Computer Setup to Reset CmosFigure B-1 Cmos switch Drive Protection System DPS Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage DPS Self-TestIndex IndexEnww
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