HP dc5800 manual Solving Hardware Installation Problems

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Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued)

System does not power on and the LEDs on the front of the computer are not flashing.

Cause

Solution

 

 

System unable to power on.

Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED turns green, then:

1.Check that the voltage selector, located on the rear of the power supply on some models, is set to the appropriate voltage. Proper voltage setting depends on your region.

2.Remove the expansion cards one at a time until the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on.

3.Replace the system board.

OR

Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED does not turn on green then:

1.Check that the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.

2.Open hood and check that the power button harness is properly connected to the system board.

3.Check that both power supply cables are properly connected to the system board.

4.Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system board is turned on. If it is turned on, then replace the power button harness.

5.If the 5V_aux light on the system board is off, then replace the power supply.

6.Replace the system board.

Solving Hardware Installation Problems

You may need to reconfigure the computer when you add or remove hardware, such as an additional drive or expansion card. If you install a plug and play device, Windows automatically recognizes the device and configures the computer. If you install a non–plug and play device, you must reconfigure the computer after completing installation of the new hardware. In Windows, use the Add Hardware Wizard and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

16 Quick Setup & Getting Started

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Contents Page Page Quick Setup & Getting Started Page Accessing User Guides and HP Insight Diagnostics About This BookIv About This Book Table of contents Page Installing and Customizing the Software Installing the Operating SystemDownloading Microsoft Windows Updates HP Backup and Recovery Manager Installing or Upgrading Device DriversProtecting the Software Customizing the Monitor DisplayHP Insight Diagnostics Accessing HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Select the Test Mode Interactive or Unattended Status TabLog Tab Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics Help TabSelect Save to the floppy or Save to USB key Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline EditionTurning Off the Computer Click the Software & Driver Downloads linkAccessing the User Guides Select Start All Programs HP Safety and Comfort GuideFinding More Information Before You Call for Technical Support Helpful Hints Basic Troubleshooting Solving General ProblemsSolving General Problems Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause SolutionThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Lower the display resolution for the current Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems Computer will not start Cause SolutionOnce bad card is identified, remove Basic Troubleshooting
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