Solving Processor Problems - HP TouchSmart Elite 7320 Maintenance & Service Manual

Insufficient memory error during operation.
Cause
Too many Terminate and Stay Resident programs (TSRs)
are installed.
You have run out of memory for the application.
Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps
five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.)
Cause
Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad.

Solving Processor Problems

If you encounter processor problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.
Table A-14
Poor performance is experienced.
Cause
Processor is hot.
Power LED flashes Red three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause.
Cause
Processor is not seated properly or not installed.
122 Appendix A Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Solving Processor Problems
Solution
Delete any TSRs that you do not need.
Check the memory requirements for the application or add
more memory to the computer.
Solution
1. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system.
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. Make sure the airflow to the computer is not blocked.
2. Make sure the fans are connected and working properly
(some fans only operate when needed).
3. Make sure the processor heat sink is installed properly.
Solution
1. Check to see that the processor is present.
2. Reseat the processor.