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Error Messages

Caution: Power is continuous to the system

board and power supply even when the power

switch is turned off. To prevent damage to the

unit, disconnect the power cord from the power

source or the unit before beginning

disassembly procedures.

Beeps, CPU or

Keyboard Lights, or

POST error messages

Notes: Short (S) and long (L) beeps will only be

heard if the system has a speaker. LEDs will only

function on PS/2 keyboards, not USB.

Power LED has no color showing. Computer is off.

Power LED glows green. Computer is on.

Beep code - 1 Long, 2 Short. Video controller not

present or incorrectly initialized. Ensure the monitor is

plugged in.

Beep code - 1 Long, 3 Short. ROM failure. Create

ROMPaq diskette and reload ROM. Download the

ROMPaq from the HP Web site at:

http://www.hp.com/products

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HP f10 User Manual

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