Table 10-2 Diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes (continued)
Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action
but LEDs continue until problem
is solved.
Red Power LED ashes eight
times, once every second,
followed by a two second pause.
Beeps stop after fth iteration
but LEDs continue until problem
is solved.
8 Invalid ROM based on bad
checksum.
1. Reash the system ROM with the latest BIOS
image. See the “Boot Block Emergency
Recovery Mode” section of the Desktop
Management Guide for more information.
2. Replace the system board.
Red Power LED ashes nine
times, once every second,
followed by a two second pause.
Beeps stop after fth iteration
but LEDs continue until problem
is solved.
9 System powers on but is
unable to boot.
1. Unplug the AC power cord from the computer,
wait 30 seconds, then plug the power cord back
in to the computer.
2. Replace the system board.
System does not power on and
LEDs are not ashing.
None System unable to power on. Press and hold the power button for less than 4
seconds. If the hard drive LED turns green, the power
button is working correctly. Try the following:
▲
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. Open rear cover and check that the power
button cable is properly connected to the
system board.
3. Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system
board is turned on. If it is turned on, then
replace the power button board and cable. If
the problem persists, replace the system
board.
4. Replace the AC adapter.
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