Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps six times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.)
Cause | Solution |
Graphics card (some models) is not seated properly or is bad, or system board is bad.
For systems with a graphics card:
1.Reseat the graphics card. Power on the system.
2. Replace the graphics card.
3. Replace the system board.
For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board.
Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.)
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Bad option card. | 1. | Check each option card by removing the cards one at |
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| 2. | Once bad card is identified, remove and replace bad |
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| 3. | Replace the system board. |
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Solving Network Problems
Some common causes and solutions for network problems are listed in the following table. These guidelines do not discuss the process of debugging the network cabling.
Table 8-11 Solving Network Problems
Wake-on-LAN feature is not functioning.
Cause | Solution |
S5 Maximum Power Saving feature is enabled.
Disable the S5 Maximum Power Saving option in Computer Setup. Select Power > Hardware Power Management > S5 Maximum Power Savings.
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