Compaq 6000 Maintenance & Service Guide: HP Compaq 6000 Pro Microtower Bus - Page 236
Solving Processor Problems
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Table D-12 Solving Memory Problems (continued) Insufficient memory error during operation. Cause Solution Too many Terminate and Stay Resident programs (TSRs) are Delete any TSRs that you do not need. installed. You have run out of memory for the application. Check the memory requirements for the application or add more memory to the computer. Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. 1. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Solving Processor Problems If you encounter processor problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table. Table D-13 Solving Processor Problems Poor performance is experienced. Cause Solution Processor is hot. 1. Make sure the airflow to the computer is not blocked. 2. Make sure the fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Make sure the processor heat sink is installed properly. Power LED flashes Red three times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Cause Solution Processor is not seated properly or not installed. 1. Check to see that the processor is present. 2. Reseat the processor. 224 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics