Pc Displays An Error At Startup - HP Brio ba300 Troubleshooting Manual

PC Displays an Error at Startup

When your PC starts up it performs a Power-on Self Test (POST) to test your hardware configuration for
any problems. If a problem is detected during the POST, either an error is displayed on your PC's monitor
or a series of beeps can be heard. The following section describes what to do if your PC encounters one
of these errors.
Memory Test Error
Note: this error is indicated by a series of beeps while the screen remains blank
Have you checked that...
The PC's memory modules are installed correctly
The PC's memory modules are working
Advanced Troubleshooting
You are using the latest BIOS for your PC
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CPU Fan Connector Test Error
Have you checked that...
The CPU fan connector is correctly connected
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How
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1 Disconnect the power cord.
2 Remove the PC's cover (see page 29).
3 Check the memory modules are correctly installed, of the correct type
and in the correct sockets. Refer to the Brio BA300 Upgrade Guide
(details on page 5).
4 Close the PC, reconnect the power cord and check that the PC boots
(starts).
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1 Disconnect the power cord.
2 Remove the PC's cover (see page 29).
3 Replace the memory modules by known working memory modules
from the same model of PC. Refer to the Brio BA300 Upgrade Guide
(details on page 5)
4 Close the PC, reconnect the power cord and check that the PC boots
(starts).
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Run e-Diagtools. Refer to page 24.
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Download the latest BIOS and instructions for its installation from HP's
Web at:
www.hp.com/go/briosupport
How
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1 Switch off the PC.
2 Disconnect the power cord.
3 Remove the PC's cover (see page 29).
4 Check the CPU fan cable is correctly connected.
5 Replace the cover and restart the PC.
If You Have a Problem
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