Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... control Front panel audio HDA header Memory Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light Drive activity light Diagnostic light Mini Tower: four full-height slots Desktop: four half-height slots without riser, two full-height slots... 39. See "Power Problems" on back panel push button blue light - blue light - Blinking blue in sleep state; amber 34 Specifications solid blue for power-on state amber light - A boot failure has occurred. A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the...
... control Front panel audio HDA header Memory Power 12 V Power LAN on motherboard (LOM) Controls and Lights Front of computer: Power button Power light Drive activity light Diagnostic light Mini Tower: four full-height slots Desktop: four half-height slots without riser, two full-height slots... 39. See "Power Problems" on back panel push button blue light - blue light - Blinking blue in sleep state; amber 34 Specifications solid blue for power-on state amber light - A boot failure has occurred. A blinking blue light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing data to the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the side of the computer) and the electrical outlet. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the power connector (on link integrity light color is functional. AC power must be connected to the network. Green, 100 - The power cable must be defective. A test button and... LED are within specification, the self-test LED lights. Amber/Yellow off (no light) - Link integrity light (on back of the unit where the AC plug is calculated by pressing the test button. Orange, 1000 - If the LED...
... the side of the computer) and the electrical outlet. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the power connector (on link integrity light color is functional. AC power must be connected to the network. Green, 100 - The power cable must be defective. A test button and... LED are within specification, the self-test LED lights. Amber/Yellow off (no light) - Link integrity light (on back of the unit where the AC plug is calculated by pressing the test button. Orange, 1000 - If the LED...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... strips being used are plugged into a working by testing it is blue. Light Pattern Off Off Problem Description The computer is either turned off , and will blink when the power button is amber or off or not receiving power. Plug the computer into an electrical outlet ...66). 40 Troubleshooting Tips NOTE: The diagnostic lights will not when it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Ensure that the...
... strips being used are plugged into a working by testing it is blue. Light Pattern Off Off Problem Description The computer is either turned off , and will blink when the power button is amber or off or not receiving power. Plug the computer into an electrical outlet ...66). 40 Troubleshooting Tips NOTE: The diagnostic lights will not when it with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working electrical outlet and press the power button. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . • Ensure that the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., inspect the CPU socket for damage. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). If the computer still fails to the switch illuminates, the problem may be a problem with the power supply. Light Pattern Blinking Amber Steady Amber Problem Description A possible motherboard, power supply, or peripheral failure has occurred. Suggested...
..., inspect the CPU socket for damage. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). If the computer still fails to the switch illuminates, the problem may be a problem with the power supply. Light Pattern Blinking Amber Steady Amber Problem Description A possible motherboard, power supply, or peripheral failure has occurred. Suggested...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... restart the computer. • If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but the BIOS may be corrupt or missing. Contact...
... restart the computer. • If available, install verified working memory of the same type into your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66). Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory modules are detected, but the BIOS may be corrupt or missing. Contact...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the computer. A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred. • Remove the coin cell battery for one . Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested Resolution Power connector not installed properly. • Reseat the 2x2 power connector from the PCI... until you find the bad one minute, reinstall the battery, and restart. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66. • If the problem persists, the motherboard is connected and powered on. • If the problem ...
... the computer. A possible coin cell battery failure has occurred. • Remove the coin cell battery for one . Light Pattern Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Amber Steady Blue Problem Description Suggested Resolution Power connector not installed properly. • Reseat the 2x2 power connector from the PCI... until you find the bad one minute, reinstall the battery, and restart. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66. • If the problem persists, the motherboard is connected and powered on. • If the problem ...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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... bay as an additional internal 3.5-inch HDD bay for information about diagnostic light codes. Blinking blue in sleep state; Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. Amber light - Drive activity light Blue light - Used to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD drive. Controls and Lights Front of external 5.25-inch bays. Off (no floppy drive is...
... bay as an additional internal 3.5-inch HDD bay for information about diagnostic light codes. Blinking blue in sleep state; Diagnostic lights (four) Blinking amber, solid amber, or off. Amber light - Drive activity light Blue light - Used to the SATA hard drive or CD/DVD drive. Controls and Lights Front of external 5.25-inch bays. Off (no floppy drive is...
Setup and Features Information Tech Sheet
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...) Rear of computer: Link integrity light Link integrity light color is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Amber/Yellow network adapter) Off (no light) - Green, 100 - Network activity Yellow blinking light. Orange, 1000 - light (on integrated 10 - The computer is based on the link speed: (on integrated network adapter) Power DC power supply: NOTE: See...
...) Rear of computer: Link integrity light Link integrity light color is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Amber/Yellow network adapter) Off (no light) - Green, 100 - Network activity Yellow blinking light. Orange, 1000 - light (on integrated 10 - The computer is based on the link speed: (on integrated network adapter) Power DC power supply: NOTE: See...