Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued)
Activity | Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action |
System gives an | Continu- | The chassis side |
error message | ous | cover is open or |
stating that “Error | beep for | would have been |
912 - computer | 5 | removed after |
cover or side panel | seconds | previous power |
has been removed. |
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Make sure that any |
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system access was |
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authorized and |
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press F1 to |
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continue”. |
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1.Make sure that the Chassis side cover is closed if not fix it as directed in the assembling guide.
2.Ensure that any system access was authorized, check all the hardware ensuring that no hardware has been changed or removed. Then enter the BIOS setup by pressing F10 then select Hardware Monitor setup and enable the Reset Case Open Status.
3.Refer to the F10 Utility Guide for its functionality and any further issues.
4.For maximum security, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup password prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility.
Restoring the Software
The Windows operating system and software can be restored to the original state that they were when you purchased the computer by using the Restore Plus! CD. See the documentation included with the Restore Plus! CD for complete instructions on using this feature.
✎In the event that you lose power during the initial operating system installation process, use the Restore Plus! CD to install the operating system.
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