D–32 361288-003 Service Reference Guide, dc7100
Red Power LED
flashes seven times,
once every second,
followed by a two
second pause.
Beeps stop after
fifth iteration but
LEDs continue until
problem is
resolved.
7 System board
failure (ROM
detected failure
prior to video).
Replace the system board.
Red Power LED
flashes eight times,
once every second,
followed by a two
second pause.
Beeps stop after
fifth iteration but
LEDs continue until
problem is
resolved.
8 Invalid ROM
based on bad
checksum.
1. Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq
diskette. See the “ROM Flash” section
of the Desktop Management Guide
on the Documentation CD.
2. Replace the system board.
Red Power LED
flashes nine times,
once every second,
followed by a two
second pause.
Beeps stop after
fifth iteration but
LEDs continue until
problem is
resolved.
9 System powers on
but is unable to
boot.
1. Check that the voltage selector,
located on the rear of the power
supply (some models), is set to the
appropriate voltage. Proper voltage
setting depends on your region.
2. Replace the system board.
3. Replace the processor.
Red Power LED
flashes ten times,
once every second,
followed by a two
second pause.
Beeps stop after
fifth iteration but
LEDs continue until
problem is
resolved.
10 Bad option card. 1. Check each option card (PCI or PCI
Express) by removing the card (one at
a time if multiple cards), then power
on the system to see if fault goes
away.
2. Once a bad card is identified, remove
and replace the bad option card.
3. Replace the system board.
Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued)
Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action