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Troubleshooting Problem Workstation powered off automatically and the Power LED blinks Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. (On the xw4200, xw6200, and 8200, two audible beeps will also be emitted.) Cause Processor thermal protection activated: A fan may be blocked or not turning. OR The heatsink is not properly attached to the processor. Solution 1. Ensure that the workstation air vents are not blocked and the cooling fan is running. 2. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. If the processor fan is not spinning, make sure the fan's cable is plugged onto the system board header. Ensure the fan is fully/properly seated or installed. 3. If fan is plugged in and seated properly, but is not spinning, then replace the processor heatsink assembly. 4. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that fan assembly is properly attached. 5. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. Getting Started Guide www.hp.com 4-7

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Troubleshooting
Getting Started Guide
www.hp.com
4–7
Workstation powered off
automatically and the
Power LED blinks Red
two times, once every
second, followed by a
two second pause. (On
the xw4200, xw6200,
and 8200, two audible
beeps will also be
emitted.)
Processor thermal
protection activated:
A fan may be
blocked or not
turning.
OR
The heatsink is not
properly attached to
the processor.
1. Ensure that the
workstation air vents are
not blocked and the
cooling fan is running.
2. Open hood, press
power button, and see if
the processor fan spins.
If the processor fan is
not spinning, make sure
the fan's cable is
plugged onto the system
board header. Ensure
the fan is fully/properly
seated or installed.
3. If fan is plugged in and
seated properly, but is
not spinning, then
replace the processor
heatsink assembly.
4. Reseat processor
heatsink and verify that
fan assembly is properly
attached.
5. Contact an authorized
reseller or service
provider.
Problem
Cause
Solution