HP dc5750 manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1 Computer Diagnostic Features
HP Insight Diagnostics	1
Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics	1
Survey Tab	2
Test Tab	2
Status Tab	3
Log Tab	4
Help Tab	4
Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics	4
Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics	5
Protecting the Software	5
Restoring the Software	6
2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Safety and Comfort	7
Before You Call for Technical Support	7
Helpful Hints	8
Solving General Problems	10
Solving Power Problems	14
Solving Diskette Problems	15
Solving Hard Drive Problems	18
Solving Media Card Reader Problems	20
Solving Display Problems	22
Solving Audio Problems	26
Solving Printer Problems	28
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems	29
Solving Hardware Installation Problems	31
Solving Network Problems	33
Solving Memory Problems	36
Solving Processor Problems	38
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems	39
Solving Drive Key Problems	42
Solving Front Panel Component Problems	43
Solving Internet Access Problems	44
Solving Software Problems	46
Contacting Customer Support	47
Appendix A POST Error Messages
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages	50

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide dc5750 Models Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Appendix B Password Security and Resetting CmosHP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Status Tab Log Tab Protecting the Software Protecting the SoftwareSelect a language and click Download Restoring the Software Safety and Comfort Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical SupportHelpful 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 Problem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause Solution Cannot format diskette Cause SolutionDiskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause SolutionSecurity Password Options Overrides the Boot Order enable command4Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsStorage Boot Order list Solving Hard Drive ProblemsComputer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Device Configuration5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsCan not write to the media card Cause Solution 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 Dim characters Cause Solution Solving Display ProblemsImage is not centered Cause Solution Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kitAdjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image 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 On the Properties tab, make sure Enable digital CD Solving Audio ProblemsProperties Audio for this CD-ROM device is checked8Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems9Solving Keyboard Problems 10Solving Mouse ProblemsRestart Option and then press the Enter keyAfter the shutdown is complete, plug the mouse Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems11 Solving Hardware Installation Problems Computer will not start Cause SolutionGoes away 11Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsOnce bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Option cardSolving Network Problems Solving Network Problems12Solving Network Problems Wake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause SolutionNetwork status link light never flashes Diagnostics reports a failure Cause SolutionNew network card will not boot Cause Solution 13Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsOut of memory error Cause Solution Memory count during Post is wrong Cause SolutionSolving Memory Problems 14Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSome fans only operate when needed Make sure the processor heatsink is installed properlySolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems15Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Mode in Security Password OptionsCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause SolutionEnww 16Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsUSB Drive Key not found identified Cause Solution 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-clickPorts COM & LPT Solving Internet Access Problems19Solving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Contacting Customer SupportEnww Post Error Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages Appendix a Post Error MessagesTable A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended actionPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Advanced Onboard Devices Replace diskette drive Control panel message DescriptionUnder Storage DPS Self-test Save Changes and Exit Problem Problem goes away Network Server Mode Active and NoEmulation back to RAID and select File Is not spinning, make sure the fans cable is Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Problem persists, replace the system board Check that both power supply cables areProperly connected to the system board Check to see if the 5Vaux light onCmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Clearing and Resetting the CmosFigure B-1 Cmos switch Drive Protection System DPS Select Storage DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupIndex IndexEnww

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