Solving Power Problems
Common causes and solutions for power problems are listed in the following table.
Table C-2 Solving Power Problems
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.)
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Processor thermal protection activated: | 1. | Ensure that the computer air vents are not blocked and | |
A fan may be blocked or not turning. |
| the processor cooling fan is running. | |
2. | Open hood, press power button, and see if the | ||
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| processor fan spins. If the processor fan is not spinning, | ||
The heat sink is not properly attached to the processor. |
| 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 | |
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| heat sink/fan assembly. | |
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Power LED flashes red four times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps four times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.)
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Power failure (power supply is overloaded). | 1. | Check if a device is causing the problem by removing |
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| ALL attached devices (such as hard, diskette, or optical |
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| drives, and expansion cards). Power on the system. If |
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| the system enters the POST, then power off and |
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| replace one device at a time and repeat this procedure |
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| until failure occurs. Replace the device that is causing |
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| the failure. Continue adding devices one at a time to |
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| ensure all devices are functioning properly. |
| 2. | Replace the power supply. |
| 3. | Replace the system board. |
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