Serviceability Features of
System
Description
Microtower
Small Form
Factor
Dual Color Power LED on
Front of Computer
Indicates normal operations and fault conditions
Yes Yes
Blinking Power LED Codes
Allows for easy problem resolution
Yes Yes
Diagnostic LED Explanation
Table
Number of 1-second blinks (red LED) Diagnosis - followed by a 2 second
pause/ repeat:
2 = Processor Thermal Protection Activated
3 = Processor not installed
4 = Power Supply Failure
5 = Memory Error
6 = Video Error
7 = PCA failure (ROM detected failure prior to video)
8 = Invalid ROM, bootblock recover mode
Yes Yes
Emergency ROM Flash
Recovery
—
Yes Yes
Compaq Diagnostic for
Windows Software (web
download)
—
Yes Yes
System Shutdown at Over-
Temp
—
Yes Yes
HP OS CD (Restore OS CD)
Allows the computer to be restored to its original factory shipping image
Yes Yes
HP Restore CD (Restores
Drivers CD)
Allows the computer to be restored to its original factory shipping image
Yes Yes
Flash ROM
—
Yes Yes
5V Aux Power LED on
System PCA
—
Yes Yes
Diagnostic Power Switch
LED on board
—
Yes Yes
Clear Password Jumper
—
Yes Yes
Clear CMOS Button
—
Yes Yes
CMOS Battery Holder for
easy Replacement
—
Yes Yes
Processor ZIP Socket for
easy Upgrade
—
Yes Yes
DIMM Connectors for easy
Upgrade
—
Yes Yes
NIC LEDs (integrated)
(Green & Amber)
Used to determine NIC status
Yes Yes
QuickSpecs
HP dx5150 Business PC
Technical Specifications
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