Index | HP dx7300 specification

Index

A

access panel, locked 11 audible codes 57 audio problems 27

B

beep codes 57 boot problems 42 booting options

Full Boot 49

Quick Boot 49

C

CD-ROM or DVD problems 40

CMOS

backing up 60

clearing and resetting 62 Customer Support 7, 48

D

diagnostics utility 1 diskette problems 15 Drive Key problems 43 Drive Protection System

(DPS) 64

E error

codes 49, 57 messages 50

F

flashing LEDs 57

front panel problems 44

G

general problems 10

H

hard drive problems 18

hardware installation
problems	32
helpful hints	8
I
Insight Diagnostics		1
Internet access problems			45
K
keyboard problems		30
L
LEDs
blinking power		57
blinking PS/2 keyboard			57

M

Media Card Reader problems 21 memory problems 37

monitor problems 23 mouse problems 30

N

network problems 34

numeric error codes		50
O
optical drive problems		40
P
password
clearing	60
power-on	60

setup 60

POST error messages 49 power problems 14 power-on password 60 printer problems 29 problems

audio 27

CD-ROM or DVD 40 diskette 15

Drive Key 43 front panel 44 general 10 hard drive 18 hardware installation 32 Internet access 45 keyboard 30

Media Card Reader 21 memory 37

monitor 23 mouse 30 network 34 power 14 printer 29 processor 39 software 47

processor problems 39

R resetting

CMOS 60 password jumper 60

S

safety and comfort 7 setup password 60 software

backing up 5 problems 47

W

Wake-on-LAN feature 34

66 Index

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HP dx7300 manual Index

Contents

Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Iii Iv About This Book Table of contents Appendix B Password Security and Resetting Cmos Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics Survey Tab Test Tab Log Tab Protecting the Software Select a language and click DownloadProtecting the Software HP Backup and Recovery Manager Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Safety and Comfort Helpful Hints Helpful Hints Solving General Problems 1Solving General ProblemsComputer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Solving General Problems There is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause SolutionCannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solution Poor performance is experienced Cause Solution Run Windows XP or Start Accessories Run Cause Solution Hard drive LED does not turn on green then Solving Power Problems 2Solving Power ProblemsPower supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette Problems3Solving Diskette Problems Cannot format diskette Cause Solution Problem has occurred with a disk transaction Cause SolutionDiskette drive cannot read a diskette Cause Solution Invalid system disk message is displayed Cause Solution Storage Boot Order BootSecurity Password Options Storage Storage Options Removable Media Solving Hard Drive Problems 4Solving Hard Drive ProblemsHard drive error occurs Cause Solution Disk transaction problem Cause Solution Solving Hard Drive Problems Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message Cause SolutionComputer will not boot from hard drive Cause Solution Computer seems to be locked up Cause Solution Again Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader Problems5Solving Media Card Reader Problems Can not write to the media card Cause Solution Enww Solving Display Problems Solving Display Problems6Solving Display Problems Blank screen no video Cause Solution Dim characters Cause Solution Image is not centered Cause Solution Out of Range displays on screen Cause Solution Certain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solution Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio Problems7Solving Audio Problems Sound cuts in and out Cause Solution Sound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause Solution Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems8Solving Printer Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 9Solving Keyboard ProblemsSelect Shut Down Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 10Solving Mouse Problems Solving Hardware Installation Problems 11Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsComputer will not start Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Goes awayOnce bad card is identified, remove and replace bad Option card Solving Network Problems 12Solving Network ProblemsWake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution Solving Network Problems Network status link light never flashes Cause SolutionDiagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution New network card will not boot Cause Solution Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory Problems13Solving Memory Problems Out of memory error Cause Solution Insufficient memory error during operation Cause Solution Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor Problems14Solving Processor Problems Some fans only operate when needed Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 15Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsMode in Security Password Options Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause SolutionCannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause Solution Enww Solving Drive Key Problems Solving Drive Key Problems16Solving Drive Key Problems USB Drive Key not found identified Cause Solution Solving Front Panel Component Problems 17Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access Problems18Solving Internet Access Problems Unable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution Click on System and Maintenance Double-clickAgere Systems PCI-SV92PP SoftModem Solving Software Problems Solving Software Problems19Solving Software Problems Contacting Customer Support Post Error Messages Appendix a Post Error Messages Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesTable A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action On the Documentation and Diagnostics CD Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages Advanced Onboard Devices Control panel message Description Under Storage DPS Self-test Sata Enww Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode Table A-2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Check that both power supply cables are Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Locate, press, and hold the Cmos button in for five seconds Figure B-1 Cmos button Drive Protection System DPS Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage DPS Self-Test Index