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Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action
Red Power LED flashes eight
times, once every second,
followed by a two second
pause. Beeps stop after fifth
iteration but LEDs continue
until problem is solved.
8 Invalid ROM based on
bad checksum.
1. Reflash the system ROM with the latest
BIOS image. See the “Boot Block
Emergency Recovery Mode” section of the
Desktop Management Guide for more
information.
2. Replace the system board.
Red Power LED flashes nine
times, once every second,
followed by a two second
pause. Beeps stop after fifth
iteration but LEDs continue
until problem is solved.
9 System powers on but is
unable to boot.
1. Check that the voltage selector, located on
the rear of the power supply (some
models), is set to the appropriate voltage.
Proper voltage setting depends on your
region.
2. Unplug the AC power cord from the
computer, wait 30 seconds, then plug the
power cord back in to the computer.
3. Replace the system board.
4. Replace the processor.
Red Power LED flashes ten
times, once every second,
followed by a two second
pause. Beeps stop after fifth
iteration but LEDs continue
until problem is solved.
10 Bad option card. 1. Check each option card by removing the
card (one at a time if multiple cards), then
power on the system to see if fault goes
away.
2. Once a bad card is identified, remove and
replace the bad option card.
3. Replace the system board.
Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued)
198 Appendix C POST Error Messages