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General troubleshooting steps

A basic logic should be used when troubleshooting computer issues. This section will help you become
familiar with troubleshooting methodology and efficiently resolve problems. Proceed through the steps in the
following table until the issue is resolved, and then move on to the next step that is relevant to the issue. For
example, if you resolve a memory issue using the HP PC Diagnostics (UEFI) tool in step 6, you can then move
on to step 10 to reseat the memory into its memory slot.
NOTE: General troubleshooting steps do not have to be followed in a specific order if an issue does not
apply.
Table 7-1 Troubleshooting methodology and general troubleshooting steps
Identify issue
1. Understand the issue
on page 78
2. Examine the environment
on page 80
3. Perform a visual inspection
of hardware on page 81
4. Update BIOS and drivers
on page 81
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Analyze issue
5. Remove or uninstall recently
added hardware, software
on page 81
6. HP Hardware Diagnostics and
Tools on page 82
7. Status lights, blinking light
codes, troubleshooting lights,
and POST error messages
on page 86
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Resolve issue
8. Hard reset on page 89
9. Soft reset (Default Settings)
on page 90
10. Reseat cables and connections
on page 90
11. Test with minimum configuration
on page 91
12. Test with verified working
configuration (hardware and/or operating
system) on page 92
13. Replace the system board on page 92
Verify solution
Verify solution
on page 93
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