HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5100 Series Personal Computers, Service Reference Card, 1st Edition
Security Functions (Continued)
To change a Power-On or Setup password: 
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > 
Restart the Computer. Run Computer Setup (F10).
When the key icon appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter charac-
ter, your new password, another slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, and your new password 
again as shown:
current password/new password/new password.
NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the actual characters do not appear on 
the screen. 
2. Press Enter.
The new password will take effect the next time the computer is restarted. 
To delete a password using Setup:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > 
Restart the Computer. To delete the setup password, run Computer Setup (F10).
2. When the key icon appears, type your current password followed by a slash (/) or 
alternate delimiter character as shown. Example: currentpassword/ 
3. Press Enter. 
To delete or disable the Power On and Setup passwords: 
1. Shut down (Power down) the system and disconnect the power cord from the outlet or the 
system unit.
2. Remove the chassis cover.
3. On the system board, remove the jumper on pins 1 and 2 of header E49 and place only on 
pin 2. 
4. Replace the chassis cover and reconnect the power cord.
NOTE: Setup password may be used in place of Power-on password to boot system.
NOTES:
[1] For more information about Setup Utilities refer to the Computer Setup Guide.
[2] If for any reason the Setup utility is not accessible to unlock the Smart Cover Lock 
then a FailSafe key is required to bypass the Smart Cover Lock and open the computer. 
Refer to the Hardware Reference Guide on how to use the FailSafe key. To order a Fail-
Safe key contact HP. 
[3] Available on some models.
Diagnostic Functions
Diagnostic functions are provided by the Setup Utility (in system ROM) and by Diagnostics 
for Windows. Diagnostics for Windows provides detailed system information including:
• Processor type and speed
• Memory amount, mapping, and integrity
• Hardware peripheral availability/settings
• Hard drive type, space used/available
• System identification, asset tracking
Diagnostics for Windows may be pre installed on some models and can be downloaded free of 
charge from www.hp.com. 
Error Conditions and Messages
NOTES:
[1] All LEDs will blink in sync twice, accompanied by 1 long and 3 short beeps
[2] LEDs will blink in sequence (NUM, Caps, then Scroll Lock)
[3] Accompanied by rising beep tone
NOTE: 
[1] Power LED blinks are repeated after a 2 second pause until issue is resolved,. 
Beeps continue for 5 iterations and then stop. 
NOTES: L = long, S = short
Security Features
Feature Purpose
How It Is 
Established
Removable Media 
Boot Control
Prevents booting from removable media 
drives.
Setup Utilities. [1]
Serial, Parallel, 
USB, or Infrared 
Interface Control
Prevents data transfer through integrated 
serial, parallel, USB, or infrared interface.
Setup Utilities. [1]
Power-On 
Password
Prevents use of computer until password is 
entered. Can apply to both initial startup 
and restart.
Setup Utilities. [1]
Setup Password Prevents reconfiguration of computer until 
password is entered.
Setup Utilities. [1]
Network Server 
Mode
Provides unique security features for 
computer used as server.
Setup Utilities. [1]
DriveLock Prevents unauthorized access to data on 
drives supporting password protection.
Setup Utilities. [1]
Smart
Cover Lock [2][3]
Software-controllable solenoid that, when 
activated, prevents unauthorized access to 
chassis interior. 
Setup Utilities. [1]
Smart
Cover Sensor [3]
Indicates computer cover or side panel has 
been removed. Can be set to require 
password for restart after cover or panel 
removal.
Setup Utilities. [1]
Master Boot 
Record (MBR) 
Security
May prevent unintentional or malicious 
changes to MBR of the current bootable 
disk and provides a means of recovering 
“last known” MBR image.
Setup Utilities. [1]
Drive Protection 
System (DPS
Diagnostic tool built into hard drives on 
select models designed to discover 
problems that might result in unwarranted 
drive replacement.
Setup Utilities or 
Diagnostics for 
Windows.
Memory Change 
Alerts
Detects addition or removal of memory 
modules. Notifies system administrator.
Refer to Intelligent 
Manageability 
Guide.
Ownership Tag Displays ownership information as defined 
by system administrator during system 
startup. (Protected by setup password).
Setup Utilities. [1]
Kensington 
CableLock 
Provision
Inhibits access to interior of computer 
chassis. Can also be used to secure 
computer to a fixed object for prevent theft.
Requires Kensington 
cable lock accessory 
to secure computer 
to a fixed object.
PS/2 Keyboard LED Indications
NUM lock 
LED
Caps Lock 
LED
Scroll Lock 
LED Event
On Off Off ROMPaq diskette not present, faulty, 
or drive problem
Off On Off Password prompt
Blinking [1] Blinking [1] Blinking [1] Invalid ROM and/or flash failed
Blinking [1] Blinking [2] Blinking [2] Keyboard locked in network mode
On [3] On [3] On [3] Successful ROM flash
Chassis LED and Beep Messages
Power LED # Beeps Event
Steady green None S0 System on (normal operation)
Blinks green @ 0.5 Hz None S1 Suspend
Blinks green @ 0.5 Hz None S3 Suspend to RAM
 Off (clear) None S4 Suspend to disk
Off (clear) None S5 Soft off
Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz [1] 2 Processor thermal shutdown
Blinks red 3 times @ 1 Hz [1] 3 Processor not seated / installed
Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz [1] 4 Power supply failure
Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz [1] 5 Memory error
Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz [1] 6 Video error
Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz [1] 7 PCA failure
Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz [1] 8 Invalid ROM checksum (error)
Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz [1] 9 Wrong power supply input voltage
Blinks red10 times @ 1 Hz [1] 10 Bad option card
Common POST Error Messages
Screen 
Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action
101-Option 
ROM Error
1L, 1S 1. System ROM 
checksum error.
2. Expansion card. 
3. CMOS corruption.
4. System board
1. Verify ROM, reflash if 
required.
2. Remove suspected expansion 
card, reboot.
3. Clear CMOS memory, reboot.
4. Replace system board.
102-System 
Board 
Failure
none DMA, timers 1. Clear CMOS memory.
2. Remove expansion boards.
3. Replace system board.
164-Memory 
Size Error
2S Incorrect memory 
configuration.
1. Run Setup (F10).
2. Check DIMMs for proper 
seating, proper type, and HP 
compatibility.
3. Remove DIMMs singularly 
and reboot to isolate faulty 
DIMM.
201-Memory 
Error
none RAM failure Same as 164.
301-, 304-
Keyboard 
Error
none Keyboard failure. Check keyboard connection or 
keys. Replace keyboard. If 304, 
possible system board problem
501-Display 
Adapter 
Failure
1L, 2S Graphics controller. 1. Reseat graphics card.
2. Check monitor connection.
3. Replace graphics card.
602-Diskette 
Boot Error
none Diskette in drive A not 
bootable
Remove/replace diskette.
1720-
SMART 
Hard Drive 
Detects 
Imminent 
Failure
none Hard drive is about to 
fail. 
Run drive protection system test 
if available. Check for firmware 
patch for erroneous error 
message.


