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HP Compaq Elite 8300 Base Model Small Form Factor PC

hp compaq elite sff pc  gives 5 beeps at startup continues to run but processor overheats have to switch it off cannot get access to bios can this be a processor problem

 

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Hi:

 

According to the troubleshooting guide, it is a memory or a system board problem.

 

c01516072.pdf (hp.com)

 

Appendix A, page 58, has the steps to troubleshoot the 5-Beep code error.

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