Solving Processor Problems; Solving Dvd Problems - HP Xw6600 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Table 5-13 Memory problems
Problem
System does not boot (or does not
function properly) after installing
additional memory modules.
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 then the
workstation beeps 5 times.

Solving processor problems

Table 5-14 Processor problems
Problem
Poor performance is experienced.
Power LED is red and stays on.

Solving DVD problems

Table 5-15 DVD problems
Problem
System does not boot from DVD
drive.
122 Chapter 5 System diagnostics and troubleshooting
Cause
A memory module is not the
correct type or speed or the
new memory module is not
seated properly.
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 (TSR) programs 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 DVD boot is not enabled
through the Computer Setup
(F10) Utility.
Nonbootable CD in drive.
Solution
Replace module with the correct, industry-standard device
for the workstation.
On some models, ECC and nonECC memory modules
cannot be mixed.
Verify proper workstation memory configuration. (See the
Memory section in Chapter 4..)
Review the application documentation to determine the
memory requirements.
Verify that the memory modules have been installed
correctly and that proper modules are used.
Delete any TSRs that you do not need.
Verify 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 processor heatsink is installed properly.
1. Verify that the processor is present.
2. Reseat the processor.
Solution
Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and enable booting
to removable media and verify boot order settings.
Try a bootable CD in the drive.
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