Power LED flashes Red three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause.

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Processor is not seated properly or not installed.

1.

Check to see that the processor is present.

 

2.

Reseat the processor.

 

Power LED flashes Red eleven times, once every second, followed by a two second pause.

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

The current processor does not support a feature previously

1.

Install a TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) capable

enabled on this system.

 

processor.

 

2.

Disable TXT in the Computer Setup (F10) utility.

 

3.

Reinstall the original processor.

 

 

 

Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems

If you encounter CD-ROM or DVD problems, see the common causes and solutions listed in the following table or to the documentation that came with the optional device.

Table 8-14Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems

System will not boot from CD-ROM or DVD drive.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden in

Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available

the Computer Setup utility.

is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device

 

Security.

 

 

Removable Media Boot is disabled in the Computer Setup

Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to

utility.

removable media in Storage > Storage Options. Ensure

 

CD-ROM is enabled in Storage > Boot Order.

 

 

Network Boot is enabled in Computer Setup.

Run the Computer Setup utility and disable Network Boot in

 

Security > Network Boot.

 

 

Non-bootable CD in drive.

Try a bootable CD in the drive.

 

 

Boot order not correct.

Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in

 

Storage > Boot Order.

 

 

Drive not found (identified).

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

Cable could be loose.

Check cable connections.

 

 

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