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Red Power LED flashes eight
times, once every second,
followed by a two second
pause. Beeps stop after fifth
iteration but LEDs continue
until problem is solved.
Red Power LED flashes nine
times, once every second,
followed by a two second
pause. Beeps stop after fifth
iteration but LEDs continue
until problem is solved.
Power LED flashes 12 times,
once every second, followed
by a two second pause.
Beeps stop after third iteration
and the computer reboots.
System does not power on
and LEDs are not flashing.
98
Appendix E POST error messages
Beeps
Possible Cause
8
Invalid ROM based on
bad checksum.
9
System powers on but is
unable to boot.
12
Health timer expired.
None
System unable to power
on.
Recommended Action
1.
Reflash the system ROM with the latest
BIOS image.
2.
Replace the system board.
1.
Replace the processor.
2.
Replace the system board.
None.
Press and hold the power button for less than 4
seconds. If the hard drive LED turns green, the
power button is working correctly. Replace the
system board.
OR
Press and hold the power button for less than 4
seconds. If the hard drive LED does not turn on
green then:
1.
Check that the unit is plugged into a
working AC outlet.
2.
Ensure that the DC power cable is plugged
into the I/O panel.
3.
Replace the power supply.
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