Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com A–9
POST Error Messages
Red Power LED 
flashes ten times, 
once every second, 
followed by a 
two-second pause. 
The Power LED will 
continue flashing 
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 (Continued)
Activity Beeps
Possible 
Cause Recommended Action










