Troubleshooting Quick Reference
PC won't start
PC starts but there is no
display
PC starts but there may
be a software problem
PC starts but there may
be a hardware problem
PC starts but there is a
configuration error
If there is a
memory error
If there is a mouse
or keyboard error
If there is a floppy
disk error
If there is a hard disk
or CD-ROM error
If there is a CMOS error
If there is a serial or
parallel port error
Check power cord is correctly connected
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Check voltage switch is correctly set
Check the display is correctly connected and switched ON
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Check the display's brightness and contrast settings
Refer to the software documentation or the software provider's
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support web site for information.
Run the HP DiagTools software to analyze the problem
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Run the HP Setup program to correct the configuration problem
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Check memory modules are of the correct type, HP-supported and in
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the correct sockets
Check power cord is correctly connected
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Check the device driver is correctly installed
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Check the device configuration in Setup
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Clean the mouse ball
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Try using a known working floppy disk
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Check the floppy drive configuration in Setup
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Check the drive cable is correctly connected
Check the drive configuration in Setup
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Check the drive cable is correctly connected
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Ensure the OS and drivers are installed
Check the power cord is connected
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Check power cables to system board are correctly connected
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Ensure the OS and drivers are installed
Check the devices are connected and on line
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Check device drivers are installed
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Check the device configuration in Setup
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Try using a known working device
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D7820-UPG-ABA
France 01/99