HP dc5800 manual Solving Hardware Installation Problems, Computer will not start Cause Solution

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Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems

A new device is not recognized as part of the system.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Device is not seated or connected properly.

Ensure that the device is properly and securely connected and that pins in the connector are not bent down.

Cable(s) of new external device are loose or power

Ensure that all cables are properly and securely

cables are unplugged.

connected and that pins in the cable or connector

 

are not bent down.

 

 

Power switch of new external device is not turned

Turn off the computer, turn on the external device,

on.

then turn on the computer to integrate the device

 

with the computer system.

 

 

When the system advised you of changes to the

Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for

configuration, you did not accept them.

accepting the changes.

 

 

A plug and play board may not automatically

Use Windows Device Manager to deselect the

configure when added if the default configuration

automatic settings for the board and choose a

conflicts with other devices.

basic configuration that does not cause a resource

 

conflict. You can also use Computer Setup to

 

reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the

 

resource conflict.

USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup.

Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports.

Computer will not start.

Cause

Solution

 

 

Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in the wrong location.

1.Review the documentation that came with the system to determine if you are using the correct memory modules and to verify the proper installation.

NOTE: DIMM 1 must always be installed.

2.Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the computer. Beeps and flashing LEDs are codes for specific problems.

3.If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support.

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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 Installing the Operating System Installing and Customizing the SoftwareDownloading Microsoft Windows Updates Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers HP Backup and Recovery ManagerProtecting the Software Customizing the Monitor DisplayAccessing HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight DiagnosticsSurvey Tab Test Tab Status Tab Select the Test Mode Interactive or UnattendedLog Tab Help Tab Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight DiagnosticsSelect Save to the floppy or Save to USB key Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight DiagnosticsTurning Off the Computer Click the Software & Driver Downloads linkSelect Start All Programs HP Safety and Comfort Guide Accessing the User GuidesFinding More Information 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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