HP Compaq dc7100 DT Getting Started Guide

Getting Started
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Computer powered
off automatically and
the Power LED
flashes Red two
times, once every
second, followed by
a two second pause,
and the computer
beeps two times.
Processor thermal
protection activated:
A fan may be
blocked or not
turning.
OR
The heatsink is not
properly attached to
the processor.
1. Ensure that the computer
air vents are not blocked
and the processor cooling
fan is running.
2. Open hood, press power
button, and see if the
processor fan spins. If the
processor fan is not
spinning, make sure the
fan's cable is plugged onto
the system board header.
Ensure the fan is
fully/properly seated or
installed.
3. If fan is plugged in and
seated properly, but is not
spinning, then replace the
processor fan.
4. Reseat processor heatsink
and verify that the fan
assembly is properly
attached.
5. Contact an authorized
reseller or service provider.
Solving General Problems (Continued)
Problem Cause Solution

HP Compaq dc7100 DT Specifications

General

Processor Speed	Up to 3.8 GHz
Chipset	Intel 915G
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Form Factor	Desktop
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Storage	40 GB to 160 GB SATA
Graphics	ATI Radeon X300 SE
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Audio	Integrated audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16
Ports	1 Parallel, 1 Serial, 2 PS/2, 1 VGA