Solving Processor Problems; Solving Cd-Rom And Dvd Problems - HP Xw8400 - Workstation - 4 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Table 5-14 Memory problems (continued)
Problem
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.
Movie will not play in the DVD drive. Movie might be regionalized
ENWW
Cause
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.
for a different country.
Decoder software is not
installed.
Solution
Check the memory requirements for the application or add
more memory to the workstation.
CAUTION: Disconnect AC power from the workstation
before reseating or replacing components because there is
power to the system board even when the workstation is
powered down.
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.
CAUTION: Disconnect AC power from the workstation
before reseating or replacing components because there
is power to the system board even when the workstation is
powered down.
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.
See the documentation that came with the DVD drive.
Install decoder software.
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