HP dc5700 User Manual

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Service Reference Guide, dc5700

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

There is no sound or

sound volume is too

low. (continued)

The audio device may be

connected to the wrong

jack on the rear of the

computer or the jack has

been retasked to perform

a different function.

Ensure that the device is connected to

the correct jack on the rear of the

computer. If the correct jack is being

used and the problem persists, the

jack may have been retasked to

perform a function that is different

from the default function. Open the

Realtek control panel by clicking the

Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in

the task tray or the Realtek entry in the

operating system’s Control Panel and

set the jack to the desired function./

Poor performance is

experienced.

Processor is hot.

1. Ensure airflow to the computer is

not blocked. Leave a 10.2-cm

(4-inch) clearance on all vented

sides of the computer and above

the monitor to permit the required

airflow.

2. Ensure the fans are connected

and working properly (some fans

only operate when needed).

3. Ensure the processor heatsink is

installed properly.

Hard drive is full.

Transfer data from the hard drive to

create more space on the hard drive.

Low on memory.

Add more memory.

Hard drive fragmented.

Defragment hard drive.

Program previously

accessed did not release

reserved memory back to

the system

Restart the computer.

Virus resident of the hard

drive.

Run virus protection program.

Too many applications

running.

1. Close unnecessary applications.

2. Add more memory.

Some software

applications, especially

games, are stressful on the

graphics subsystem.

1. Lower the display resolution for

the current application or consult

the documentation that came with

the application for suggestions on

how to improve performance by

adjusting parameters in the

application.

2. Add more memory.
3. Upgrade the graphics solution.

Solving Minor Problems (Continued)

Problem

Cause

Possible Solution

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