HP Vectra VL series 8 Maintenance Manual page 58

Check External Items
3 Troubleshooting Your PC
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly
Be sure the following external items are functioning properly:
Check that the computer and display are turned on. (The power light
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should be illuminated.)
Check the display's contrast and brightness settings.
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Make sure that all cables and power cords are connected and firmly
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plugged in.
Make sure the power outlet is working.
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The power supply of your PC has a security feature to prevent
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overheating and excess power consumption. When this feature is
activated, your PC will not start. To deactivate the security mode,
unplug the power cord from your PC, wait for about 10 seconds, then
plug the power cord back in.
If pressing the space bar does not start the PC, ensure that the Space
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bar field is enabled in the "Power-On" submenu (Power menu group)
in the Setup program and that the system board switch 8 is CLOSED.
You enter the Setup program by pressing
appears on your screen at startup.
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