HP Xw8200 HP Workstation xw8200 Service and Technical Reference Guide (Complet - Page 113
Troubleshooting Scenarios and Solutions, Solving Minor Problems
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Scenarios and Solutions This section presents an extensive overview of various troubleshooting scenarios and includes possible solutions for each. Solving Minor Problems Table 5-3 Minor Problems Problem Cause Possible Solution Workstation appears locked up Software control of the power and will not turn off when the switch is not functional. power button is pressed. 1 Press and hold the power button for at least four seconds until the workstation turns off. 2 Disconnect electrical plug from outlet. Workstation seems to be locked up. Program in use has stopped responding to commands. 1 Attempt the normal Windows "Shut Down" procedure. 2 Press the power button for four or more seconds to turn off the power. 3 Restart the workstation using the power button. Workstation date and time display is incorrect. Real-time clock (RTC) battery might need to be replaced. 1 Reset the date and time under Control Panel. 2 Replace the RTC battery. Workstation appears to pause Network driver is loaded and no periodically. network connection is established. Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to disable the network controller. Cursor will not move using the The Num Lock key might be on. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key can be arrow keys on the keypad. disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup. Poor performance is experienced. Processor is hot. 1 Be sure airflow to the workstation is not blocked. 2 Be sure the fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3 Be sure the CPU heatsink is installed properly. Hard drive is full. Transfer data from the hard drive to create more space on the hard drive. Workstation powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two-second pause, and two simultaneous beeps are heard. Processor thermal protection 1 activated: A fan might be blocked or not turning. 2 OR The CPU heatsink is not properly attached to the processor. Be sure workstation air vents are not blocked and the cooling fan is running. Open hood, press power button, and see if the processor fan spins. If not spinning, be sure the fan's cable is plugged onto the system board header. Be sure the fan is fully/properly seated or installed. 3 Replace the processor fan. 4 Reseat CPU heatsink and verify that the fan assembly is properly attached. TROUBLESHOOTING SCENARIOS AND SOLUTIONS 113