Diagnostic Front Panel Leds And Audible Codes - HP Blade Blade Getting Started Manual

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Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes

Activity
Red Power LED
flashes two times,
once every
second, followed
by a two-second
pause. The beeps
continue for five
iterations, then
stop. The LED
flashes continue
until the problem
is resolved.
26
Possible
Beeps Cause
2 Processor thermal
protection
activated:
A fan may be
blocked or not
turning.
OR
The heatsink/fan
assembly is not
properly attached
to the processor.
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Recommended
Action
1. Ensure that the
computer air vents
are not blocked and
the processor cooling
fan is running. Leave
a 4-inch (10.2-cm)
clearance at the back
of unit and above the
monitor to permit
required airflow.
2. Open hood, press
power button, and
see if the processor
fan spins. If the
processor fan is not
spinning, make sure
the fan's cable is
plugged onto the
system board header.
Ensure the fan is
fully/properly seated
or installed.
3. If fan is plugged in
and seated properly,
but is not spinning,
then replace
processor fan.
4. Reseat processor
heatsink and verify
that the fan assembly
is properly attached.
5. Contact an
authorized reseller or
service provider.
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