Solving Processor Problems; Solving Cd-Rom And Dvd Problems - HP xw8400 Service And Technical Reference Manual

Table 5-14 Memory problems (continued)
Problem
Out of memory error.
Memory count during POST is
wrong.
Insufficient memory error during
operation.
Power LED flashes red 5 times,
once every second, followed by a
2-second pause, and the
workstation beeps 5 times.

Solving processor problems

Table 5-15 Processor problems
Problem
Poor performance is experienced.
Power LED is Red and stays on.

Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems

Table 5-16 CD-ROM and DVD problems
Problem
System will not boot from CD-ROM
or DVD drive.
CD-ROM or DVD devices are not
detected or driver is not loaded.
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Cause
Memory configuration might
not be set up correctly.
You have run out of memory to
run the application.
The memory modules might
not be installed correctly.
Too many Terminate and Stay
Resident programs (TSRs) are
installed.
You have run out of memory
for the application.
Memory is installed incorrectly
or is bad.
Cause
Processor is hot.
Processor is not seated
properly or not installed.
Cause
The CD-ROM or DVD boot is
not enabled through the
Computer Setup utility.
Non-bootable CD in drive.
Drive is not connected properly
or not properly configured.
Solution
Use the Device Manager to check memory configuration.
Check the application documentation to determine the
memory requirements.
Check that the memory modules have been installed
correctly and that proper modules are used.
Delete any TSRs that you do not need.
Check the memory requirements for the application or add
more memory to the workstation.
1. Reseat DIMMs.
2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty
module.
3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
4. Replace the system board.
Solution
1. Be sure the airflow to the workstation is not blocked.
2. Be sure the fans are connected and working properly
(some fans only operate when needed).
3. Be sure the CPU heatsink is installed properly.
1. Check to see that the processor is present.
2. Reseat the processor.
Solution
Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to
removable media and verify boot order settings.
Try a bootable CD in the drive.
1. Reconnect power and data cables to the drive.
2. Install correct device driver.
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