Error Messages And Codes - HP 8100 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Technical Reference Manual

A.1 Introduction
This appendix lists the error codes and a brief description of the probable cause of the error.
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Errors listed in this appendix are applicable only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS.
Not all errors listed in this appendix may be applicable to a particular system model and/or
configuration.
A.2 Beep/Power LED Codes
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Beep and Power LED indictions listed in Table A-1 apply only to HP-branded models.
Beeps Power LED
2 beeps Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz
3 beeps Blinks red 3 times @ 1 Hz
4 beeps Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz
5 beeps Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz
6 beeps Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz
7 beeps Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz
8 beeps Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz
9 beeps Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz
10 beeps Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz
NOTE: Audible indications occur only for the first five cycles of the error indication. Visual
indications occur indefinitely until power is removed or until error is corrected.
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Error Messages and Codes

Table A-1.
Beep/Power LED Codes
Probable Cause
Processor thermal shut down. Check air flow, fan operation,
and CPU heatsink
Processor not installed. Install or reseat CPU.
Power failure (power supply is overloaded). Check storage
devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power
connector P3).
Pre-video memory error. Incompatible or incorrectly seated
DIMM.
Pre-video graphics error. On system with integrated graphics,
check/replace system board. On system with graphics card,
check/replace graphics card.
PCA failure. Check/replace system board.
Invalid ROM (checksum error). Reflash ROM using CD or
replace system board.
System powers on but fails to boot. Check power supply, CPU,
system board.
Bad option card.
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