A
Error Messages and Codes
A.1 Introduction
This appendix lists the error codes and a brief description of the probable cause of the error.
✎Errors listed in this appendix are applicable only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Not all errors listed in this appendix may be applicable to a particular system model and/or configuration.
A.2 Beep/Power LED Codes
✎Beep and Power LED indictions listed in Table
Beeps | Power LED | Probable Cause |
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2 beeps | Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz | Processor thermal shut down. Check air flow, fan operation, |
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| and CPU heatsink |
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3 beeps | Blinks red 3 times @ 1 Hz | Processor not installed. Install or reseat CPU. |
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4 beeps | Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz | Power failure (power supply is overloaded). Check storage |
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| devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power |
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| connector P3). |
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5 beeps | Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz | |
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| DIMM. |
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6 beeps | Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz | |
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| check/replace system board. On system with graphics card, |
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| check/replace graphics card. |
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7 beeps | Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz | PCA failure. Check/replace system board. |
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8 beeps | Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz | Invalid ROM (checksum error). Reflash ROM using CD or |
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| replace system board. |
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9 beeps | Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz | System powers on but fails to boot. Check power supply, CPU, |
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| system board. |
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10 beeps | Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz | Bad option card. |
NOTE: Audible indications occur only for the five cycles of the error indication. Visual indications occur indefinitely until power is removed or until error is corrected.
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