
A-2 Further Troubleshooting
Solving Minor Problems
Problem Possible Solution
Computer will not turn on. 1. Ensure computer is properly connected to an external power
source.
2. A PCI or ISA card that has been installed is defective. Remove
any adapter card that was just installed.
3. See Flowchart 1.
Computer appears locked
up and won’t turn off when
the power button is pressed.
Software control of the power button may not be functional. Press
and hold the button for four seconds, then release. This invokes the
hardware override for the power button.
Computer date and time
display is incorrect.
Reset the date and time using Control Panel. If the problem persists,
the real-time clock (RTC) battery may need to be replaced.
Computer powered off
unexpectedly.
1. The unit temperature was exceeded because the unit is in an
exceedingly hot environment or the fan is blocked. Let the unit cool
down.
2. The fan may not be functioning correctly.
3. The unit temperature was exceeded because the computer was
running with the cover or side panel removed. Replace cover or
side panel, and let the computer cool down before turning power
back on.
Computer appears to pause
periodically.
Network driver is loaded and no network connection is established.
Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Windows
Device Manager to disable the network controller.
Cannot remove computer
cover or side panel.
1. Smart Lock, featured on some computers, is locked. Unlock using
Computer Setup.
2. The Smart Cover FailSafe Key, a device for manually disabling the
Smart Cover Lock, is available from Compaq. You’ll need the
FailSafe Key in cases of forgotten password, power loss, or
computer malfunction.
Computer does not boot up
and power and hard drive
LEDs are blinking.
1. Ensure that the riser board is properly seated (if applicable).
2. See Flowchart 11.
Computer does not boot up
and Num Lock LED is blinking;
you may hear one short and
two long beeps.
1. System memory may be improperly installed or may be bad.
2. See Flowchart 11.
The Caps Lock LED is flashing;
you may hear one long and two
short beeps.
1. The video controller is not present or is incorrectly initialized.
2. If a video board has been added, remove and reseat it.
3. See Flowchart 4.
Computer does not boot up and
the Scroll Lock LED is flashing;
you may hear two long and one
short beeps.
1. System board hardware failure (prior to video). Replace system
board.
2. See Flowchart 1.
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If the standard keyboard has been replaced with a Universal Serial Bus (USB)
keyboard, you will hear the beep sequences mentioned above but will not see the
flashing lights.
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