Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Product Features
- Activating and Customizing the Software
- Computer Setup (F10) Utility
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features
- Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation
- Removal and Replacement Procedures – Microtower (MT) Chassis
- Removal and Replacement Procedures – Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
- Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
- Safety and Comfort
- Before You Call for Technical Support
- Helpful Hints
- Solving General Problems
- Solving Power Problems
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems
- Solving Display Problems
- Solving Audio Problems
- Solving Printer Problems
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
- Solving Network Problems
- Solving Memory Problems
- Solving Processor Problems
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
- Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
- Solving Front Panel Component Problems
- Solving Internet Access Problems
- Solving Software Problems
- Contacting Customer Support
- HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Backup and Recovery
- Power Cord Set Requirements
- POST Error Messages
- Password Security and Resetting CMOS
- Specifications
- Index

Table E-1 Numeric Codes and Text Messages (continued)
Control panel message Description Recommended action
Network Server Mode Active and No
Keyboard Attached
Keyboard failure while Network Server
Mode enabled.
1. Reconnect keyboard with computer
turned off.
2. Check connector for bent or missing
pins.
3. Ensure that none of the keys are
depressed.
4. Replace keyboard.
Parity Check 2 Parity RAM failure. Run Computer Setup and Diagnostic
utilities.
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and
Audible Codes
This section covers the front panel LED codes as well as the audible codes that may occur before or
during POST that do not necessarily have an error code or text message associated with them.
WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to
the system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be
sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to
cool before touching.
NOTE: If you see flashing LEDs on a PS/2 keyboard, look for flashing LEDs on the front panel of
the computer and refer to the following table to determine the front panel LED codes.
Recommended actions in the following table are listed in the order in which they should be
performed.
Not all diagnostic lights and audible codes are available on all models.
Table E-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes
Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action
Green Power LED On. None Computer on. None
Green Power LED flashes
every two seconds.
None Computer in Suspend to
RAM mode (some models
only) or normal Suspend
mode.
None required. Press any key or move the
mouse to wake the computer.
204 Appendix E POST Error Messages










