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Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued)

Poor performance is experienced.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Hard drive fragmented.

Defragment hard drive.

 

 

Program previously accessed did not release

Restart the computer.

reserved memory back to the system.

 

 

 

 

Virus resident on the hard drive.

Run virus protection program.

 

 

 

Too many applications running.

1.

Close unnecessary applications to free up

 

 

memory.

 

2.

Add more memory.

 

 

 

Some software applications, especially games, are

1.

Lower the display resolution for the current

stressful on the graphics subsystem

 

application or consult the documentation that

 

 

came with the application for suggestions on

 

 

how to improve performance by adjusting

 

 

parameters in the application.

 

2.

Add more memory.

 

3.

Upgrade the graphics solution.

 

 

Cause unknown.

Restart the computer.

 

 

 

Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing).

Cause

Solution

 

 

Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning.

OR

The heatsink is not properly attached to the processor.

1.Ensure that the computer air vents are not blocked and the processor cooling fan is running.

2.Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is plugged onto the system board header.

3.If fan is plugged in, but is not spinning, then replace the heatsink/fan assembly.

4.Contact an authorized reseller or service provider.

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Contents Page Page Quick Setup & Getting Started Page About This Book Accessing User Guides and HP Insight DiagnosticsIv About This Book Table of contents Page Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates Installing and Customizing the SoftwareInstalling the Operating System Customizing the Monitor Display HP Backup and Recovery ManagerInstalling or Upgrading Device Drivers Protecting the SoftwareAccessing HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Select the Test Mode Interactive or UnattendedStatus Tab Select Save to the floppy or Save to USB key Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight DiagnosticsHelp Tab Click the Software & Driver Downloads link Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight DiagnosticsClick HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition Turning Off the ComputerFinding More Information Accessing the User GuidesSelect Start All Programs HP Safety and Comfort Guide Before You Call for Technical Support Helpful Hints Solving General Problems Basic TroubleshootingComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Lower the display resolution for the current Solving Hardware Installation Problems Computer will not start Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsOnce bad card is identified, remove Basic Troubleshooting
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dc5800 specifications

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