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Compaq Evo D510 e-pc User Manual

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Quick User’s Guide

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Troubleshooting

The unit temperature was

exceeded. The fan may

be blocked.

1. Unit is in an exceedingly hot

environment. Let it cool down.

2. Ensure that computer air vents

are not blocked and internal fan

is running.

Contact Compaq authorized reseller

or service provider.

Power-On Self Test

(POST) displays an

error.

For more detailed help refer to the

troubleshooting information which is

available on the Compaq Web site

www.compaq.com/support (search

for Evo D510 e-pc).

You hear a buzzing

noise.

This is the pre-boot

diagnostics capability

feature. It detects

problems with your PC.

1. Count the number of beeps after

the buzzer.

2. Contact Customer Support.

Computer appears

locked up and will not

turn off when the power

button is pressed.

Software control of the

power switch is not

functional.

Press and hold the power button for

at least 5 seconds until the computer

turns off.

Computer date and

time display is

incorrect.

RTC (real-time clock)

battery may need to be

replaced. Battery life is

approximately 3–5 years.

First, reset the date and time under

Control Panel. If the problem persists,

replace the RTC battery. Refer to

Appendix A, “Replacing the Battery”

for instructions on installing a new

battery, or contact your Compaq

authorized dealer or reseller for RTC

battery replacement.

Computer powered off

automatically.

The unit temperature may

have been exceeded. The

fan may be blocked.

1. Unit is in an exceedingly hot

environment. Let it cool down.

2. Ensure that computer air vents

are not blocked and internal fan

is running.

Contact Compaq authorized reseller

or service provider.

Solving Minor Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Solution

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