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HP BIOS Error Codes

The document outlines HP error beep codes for various models, indicating specific hardware failures based on LED blinks and beeps. Each code corresponds to issues such as thermal problems, CPU failures, power failures, memory failures, graphics card failures, motherboard failures, and BIOS errors, along with suggested troubleshooting steps. The document serves as a guide for diagnosing and addressing hardware issues in HP printers.

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HP BIOS Error Codes

The document outlines HP error beep codes for various models, indicating specific hardware failures based on LED blinks and beeps. Each code corresponds to issues such as thermal problems, CPU failures, power failures, memory failures, graphics card failures, motherboard failures, and BIOS errors, along with suggested troubleshooting steps. The document serves as a guide for diagnosing and addressing hardware issues in HP printers.

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HP error beep codes

If a team won't start and beeping is heard, it is due to a hardware error, I list the code for
error of some HP models:

HP 4000, 4600, 7900, 8000, 8080

2 red LED blinks (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 2 beeps.

• Thermal problem:
Make sure that the fans are not obstructed and rotate normally.
Try to disassemble the CPU cooler and reassemble it in case it wasn't properly fitted.

3 red LED blinks (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 3 beeps.

• CPU failure:
Make sure that the CPU is properly seated.
Reset the board.

4 red LED blinks (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 4 beeps.

• Power failure:
Make sure all the connectors of the power supply are properly connected.
Unplug the power from all components (DVD, HDD..) in case any component is
causing a short circuit.
Check that the power supply fan is spinning normally.
Check that the green LED on the power supply is on.
Change the power supply.

5 red LED flashes (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 5 beeps.

• Memory failure:
Disassemble and reassemble all memory modules.
Change the memory modules.
Change the motherboard.

6 red LED blinks (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 6 beeps.

• Graphics card failure:


Change the graphics card.
Change the motherboard.

7 red LED blinks (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 7 beeps.

• Motherboard failure:
Change the motherboard.

8 red LED blinks (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 8 beeps.

• BIOS error:
Reprogram the BIOS.
Change the motherboard.
9 red LED blinks (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 9 beeps.

• CPU or motherboard failure:


Change the motherboard.
Change the motherboard.

HP 3000, 3100, 3080, 2400

1 short beep + 1 long beep + 3 seconds pause.

• Memory failure:
Remove and reassemble all memory modules.
Change the memory modules.
Change the motherboard.

2 short beeps + 1 long beep + 3 seconds pause.

• Graphics card failure:


Change the graphics card.
Change the motherboard.

3 short beeps + 1 long beep + 3 seconds pause.

• CPU failure:
Make sure the CPU is properly seated.
Reset the board.

1 short beep + 1 second pause.

• DVD missing:
Make sure the DVD is connected or disable it from the BIOS.

2 short beeps + 3 seconds pause.

• CDROM missing:
Make sure the DVD is connected or disable it from the BIOS.

3 short beeps + 3 seconds pause.

• BIOS failure:
Reprogram the BIOS.
Reset the board.
Change the motherboard.

4 short beeps + 3 seconds pause.

• BIOS failure:
Reprogram the BIOS.
Reset the board.
Change the motherboard.
5 short beeps + 3 seconds pause.

• BIOS successfully recovered:


You don't have to do anything; once it's recovered, it will start normally.
Reconfigure the BIOS.

HP 7300, 7700, 7800

2 red LED blinks (one per second).

• Thermal problem:
Make sure that the fans are not obstructed and are rotating normally.
Try to remove the CPU cooler and reattach it in case it wasn't properly seated.

3 red LED blinks (one per second).

• CPU failure:
Make sure that the CPU is properly seated.
Reset the board.

4 red LED flashes (one per second).

• Power failure:
Make sure that all power supply connectors are properly connected.
Disconnect the power from all components (DVD, HDD...) in case any component is
causing a short circuit.
Check that the power supply fan is spinning normally.
Check that the green LED on the power supply is lit.
Change the power supply.

5 red LED blinks (one per second) + 5 beeps.

• Memory failure:
Dismantle and reassemble all memory modules.
Change the memory modules.
Change the motherboard.

6 red LED flashes (one per second) + 6 beeps.

• Graphics card failure:


Change the graphics card.
Change the motherboard.

7 red LED blinks (one per second) + 7 beeps.

• Motherboard failure:
Replace the motherboard.
8 red LED blinks (one per second) + 8 beeps.

• BIOS Failure:
Reprogram the BIOS.
Change the motherboard.

9 red LED blinks (one per second) + 2 seconds pause + 9 beeps.

• CPU or motherboard failure:


Change the motherboard.
Change the motherboard.

10 red LED blinks (one per second).

• Bad Option Card:


Call HP.

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