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critical HP

Error Code Red LED flashes 8 times

Invalid ROM based on checksum - system board may have issues with invalid or corrupted BIOS files.

? What Causes This

Inconsistent BIOS checksum, corrupt ROM file.

How to Fix It

  1. Reflash System Board with a known good firmware BIOS update from HP official website.
  2. If problem persists, replace the system board.

Source: page 3 of the official manual

From the manual

Manual page 3 — HP error Red LED flashes 8 times

This error code appears in:

HP Compaq Pro 6300 SF Desktop