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critical HP
Error Code Red LED flashes 7 times
System board failure — malfunction detected during boot-up due to incorrect system board configuration or faulty hardware.
? What Causes This
Improper BIOS/CPU ROM, bad option card.
✓ How to Fix It
- Clear CMOS and restart to see if it resolves the issue.
- Replace faulty components identified (e.g., CPU socket).
Source: page 3 of the official manual
From the manual
This error code appears in:
HP Compaq Pro 6300 SF Desktop