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Getting Started
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Red Power LED 
flashes nine 
times, once every 
second, followed 
by a two second 
pause. The beeps 
continue for five 
iterations, then 
stop. The LED 
flashes continue 
until the problem 
is resolved.
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Beeps may 
not occur 
on all 
models for 
this activity.
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. Replace the system 
board.
3. Replace the 
processor. 
Red Power LED 
flashes ten times, 
once every 
second, followed 
by a two second 
pause. The beeps 
continue for five 
iterations, then 
stop. The LED 
flashes continue 
until the problem 
is resolved.
10 Bad option card. 1. Check each graphics 
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.
Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes 
Activity Beeps
Possible 
Cause
Recommended 
Action










