HP Compaq dx2200 MT Series Manual de usuario

Troubleshooting Guide

HP Compaq dx2200 Microtower Business

Document Part Number: 413757-001

January 2006

This guide provides helpful hints and solutions for troubleshooting

the above products as well as scenarios for possible hardware and

software problems.

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Troubleshooting Guide

HP Compaq dx2200 Microtower Business PC

First Edition (January 2006)

Document Part Number: 413757-001

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Contents

Troubleshooting

Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Before You Call for Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Interpreting Diagnostic Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Restoring the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Downloading HP Insight Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Safety and Comfort

ÅWARNING: Misuse of the computer or failure to establish a safe and

comfortable work environment may result in discomfort or serious injury.

Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Documentation CD and

available at www.hp.com/ergo for more information on choosing a

workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment.

Before You Call for Technical Support

If you are having problems with the computer, try the appropriate

solutions below to try to isolate the exact problem before calling for

technical support.

■Run the diagnostics utility (available for some models only).

Refer to “Downloading HP Insight Diagnostics” for more

information on downloading the utility.

■Run the Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test in Computer

Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the

Documentation CD for more information.

✎The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is available on

some models only.

■Check the Power LED on the front of the computer to see if it is

flashing. The flashing lights are error codes that will help you

diagnose the problem. Refer to “Interpreting Diagnostic Lights”

to interpret the codes.

■If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into a different video port

on the computer if one is available. Or, change out the monitor

with a monitor that you know is functioning properly.

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■If you are working on a network, plug another computer with a

different cable into the network connection. There may be a

problem with the network plug or cable.

■If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and

see if the computer functions properly.

■If you recently installed new software, uninstall the software and

see if the computer functions properly.

■Boot the computer to the Safe Mode to see if it will boot without

all of the drivers loaded. When booting the operating system, use

“Last Known Configuration.”

■Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at

www.hp.com/support.

■Refer to “Helpful Hints” in this guide for more general

suggestions.

■Run the Restore Plus! CD to restore the original operating system

and factory-installed software.

ÄCAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! CD will erase all data on the hard

drive.

To assist you in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support

Professional Edition provides you with self-solve diagnostics. If you

need to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional

Edition's online chat feature. Access HP Instant Support Professional

Edition at: www.hp.com/go/ispe.

Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at

www.hp.com/go/bizsupport for the latest online support information,

software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide

community of peers and HP experts.

If it becomes necessary to call for technical assistance, be prepared to

do the following to ensure that your service call is handled properly:

■Be in front of your computer when you call.

■Write down the computer serial number and product ID number,

and the monitor serial number before calling.

■Spend time troubleshooting the problem with the service

technician.

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■Remove any hardware that was recently added to your system.

■Remove any software that was recently installed.

■Run the Restore Plus! CD.

ÄCAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! CD will erase all data on the hard

drive.

✎For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack

Services), call your local authorized service provider or dealer.

Helpful Hints

If you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software,

see the following list of general suggestions before taking further

action:

■Check that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working

electrical outlet.

■Check to see that the computer is turned on and the green power

light is on.

■Check to see that the monitor is turned on and the green monitor

light is on.

■Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the

monitor is dim.

■Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, the keyboard should

be operating correctly.

■Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect

connections.

■Wake the computer by pressing any key on the keyboard or

pressing the power button. If the system remains in standby

mode, shut down the computer by pressing and holding the power

button for at least four seconds then press the power button again

to restart the computer. If the system will not shut down, unplug

the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it in again. The

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computer will restart if automatic start on power loss is set in

Computer Setup. If it does not restart, press the power button to

start the computer.

■Reconfigure the computer after installing a non–plug and play

expansion board or other option. See “Solving Hardware

Installation Problems” for instructions.

■Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed. For

example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for that

model printer.

■Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from

the system before turning it on.

■If you have installed an operating system other than the

factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that it is

supported on the system.

■If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or

PCI-Express adapters) installed (PCI-Express on some models

only) and a single monitor, the monitor must be plugged into the

monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA

adapter. During boot, the other monitor connectors are disabled

and if the monitor is connected into these ports, the monitor will

not function. You can select which source will be the default

VGA source in Computer Setup.

ÄCAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source,

there is always voltage applied to the system board. You must disconnect

the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to

prevent system board or component damage.

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Solving General Problems

You may be able to easily resolve the minor problems described in

this section. If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it

yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation,

contact your HP authorized reseller or service provider.

Problem Cause Solution

Computer will not

turn on.

Cables to the external

power source are

unplugged.

Ensure that cables connecting the

computer to the external power source

are plugged in properly and the wall

outlet is active.

Voltage selector switch on

the rear of the computer

chassis is not switched to

the correct voltage (115V

or 230V).

Select the proper AC voltage using the

slide switch.

A defective PCI card has

been installed.

Remove any expansion board that

was just installed.

Drive data or power supply

cables may not be

properly connected.

Reseat drive data and power supply

cables.

The unit temperature was

exceeded. The fan may be

blocked.

1. Unit is in an exceedingly hot

environment. Let it cool down.

2. Ensure that computer air vents are

not blocked and the internal fan is

running.

3. Contact an HP authorized reseller

or service provider.

Computer appears

locked up and will not

turn off when the power

button is pressed.

Software control of the

power switch is not

functional.

1. Press and hold the power button

for at least four seconds until the

computer turns off.

2. Disconnect the power cord from

the electrical outlet.

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Computer will not

respond to USB

keyboard or mouse.

System has locked up. Restart the computer.

Keyboard or mouse is not

connected to computer.

Connect keyboard and mouse cables

to computer.

Computer is in

standby mode.

Press the power button to resume from

standby mode.

ÄCAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down the

power button for more than four seconds. Otherwise, the computer will shut down and

you will lose any unsaved data.

Computer date and time

display is incorrect.

RTC (real-time clock)

battery may need to be

replaced.

✎Connecting the

computer to a live

AC outlet prolongs

the life of the

RTC battery.

First, reset the Date and Time

Properties in the Control Panel.

(Computer Setup can also be used to

update the RTC date and time.) If the

problem persists, replace the RTC

battery. See the Hardware Reference

Guide on the Documentation CD for

instructions on installing a new

battery.

Cursor will not move

using the arrow keys on

the keypad.

The Num Lock key

may be on.

Press the Num Lock key. The

Num Lock light should not be on if you

want to use the arrow keys. The Num

Lock key can be disabled (or

enabled) in Computer Setup.

Poor performance is

experienced.

Processor is hot. 1. Ensure airflow to the computer is

not blocked. Leave a 4-inch

(10.2-cm) clearance on all vented

sides of the computer and monitor

to permit required airflow.

2. Ensure fans are connected and

working properly (some fans only

operate when needed).

3. Ensure the processor heatsink is

installed properly.

Problem Cause Solution

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Poor performance is

experienced (continued).

Hard drive is full. Transfer data from the hard drive to

create more space on the hard drive.

Low on memory. Add more memory.

Hard drive is fragmented. Defragment hard drive.

Program previously

accessed did not release

reserved memory back to

the system.

Restart the computer.

Virus resident on the hard

drive.

Run the virus protection program.

Too many applications

running.

1. Close unnecessary applications to

free up memory.

2. Add more memory.

Some software

applications, especially

games, are stressful on the

graphics subsystem.

1. Lower the display resolution for the

current application or consult the

documentation that came with the

application for suggestions on

how to improve performance by

adjusting parameters in the

application.

2. Add more memory.

3. Upgrade the graphics solution.

Cause unknown. Restart the computer.

Blank screen (no video). Monitor is not turned on

and the monitor light is

not on.

Turn on the monitor and check that the

monitor light is on.

The cable connections are

not correct.

Check the cable connection from the

monitor to the computer and to the

electrical outlet.

Problem Cause Solution

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