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..." on page 26. The Dell Precision ResourceCD contains Dell Diagnostics that tests various components on your computer and helps identify the cause of current or possible failure. D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer can help you of computer problems. For more information, see "Beep Codes" on page 37.
..." on page 26. The Dell Precision ResourceCD contains Dell Diagnostics that tests various components on your computer and helps identify the cause of current or possible failure. D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer can help you of computer problems. For more information, see "Beep Codes" on page 37.
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.... The following subsections present information about messages, beep codes, and light codes. The System Setup menu appears. System Lights Your computer has a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you want to restore it to the top of the screen, press . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Changing the Boot Sequence NOTE: For more information...
.... The following subsections present information about messages, beep codes, and light codes. The System Setup menu appears. System Lights Your computer has a number of lights that can identify problems and alert you want to restore it to the top of the screen, press . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Changing the Boot Sequence NOTE: For more information...
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... User's Guide. Blinks green several N/A times and then turns off A configuration error exists. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. Check the diagnostic lights to complete. Blinking yellow Solid green A system board failure exists. the specific problem is operating normally. If the problem is in...
... User's Guide. Blinks green several N/A times and then turns off A configuration error exists. If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. Check the diagnostic lights to complete. Blinking yellow Solid green A system board failure exists. the specific problem is operating normally. If the problem is in...
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...in the tables. 32 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide These lights communicate problems encountered before and during POST only, not during normal operation. The lights are labeled to complete the POST, a series of lights located on the computer can help you match the pattern on ... which test failed or why the computer stopped responding. The following table lists the codes for the diagnostic lights, gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights When you turn on your computer with a single beep that signifies the start of...
...in the tables. 32 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide These lights communicate problems encountered before and during POST only, not during normal operation. The lights are labeled to complete the POST, a series of lights located on the computer can help you match the pattern on ... which test failed or why the computer stopped responding. The following table lists the codes for the diagnostic lights, gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Lights When you turn on your computer with a single beep that signifies the start of...
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... is supplied to the Connect the computer to a working electrical outlet, and then press the power button. Possible system board failure. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D Cause Action No electrical power is operating normally, it can be ...Dell for technical assistance. computer. For more information, see "Power Management" in the User's Guide. A B C D A B C D Possible power supply or power cord See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. failure. If the problem is connected to "wake up" the "sleep" state. Diagnostic Light Codes...
... is supplied to the Connect the computer to a working electrical outlet, and then press the power button. Possible system board failure. Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern A B C D A B C D A B C D Cause Action No electrical power is operating normally, it can be ...Dell for technical assistance. computer. For more information, see "Power Management" in the User's Guide. A B C D A B C D Possible power supply or power cord See "Power Problems" in the User's Guide. failure. If the problem is connected to "wake up" the "sleep" state. Diagnostic Light Codes...
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.... If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for the diagnostic lights that occur while the computer is still not resolved, see "ExpansionCard Problems" in the User's Guide. Possible microprocessor failure. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Cause Possible BIOS failure,... mode. A B C D Possible expansion card failure or conflict. For instructions on removing and installing an expansion card, see "Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST" on , see "Removing an Expansion Card" in the User's Guide. Reseat the video card, and restart the computer ...
.... If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for the diagnostic lights that occur while the computer is still not resolved, see "ExpansionCard Problems" in the User's Guide. Possible microprocessor failure. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Cause Possible BIOS failure,... mode. A B C D Possible expansion card failure or conflict. For instructions on removing and installing an expansion card, see "Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST" on , see "Removing an Expansion Card" in the User's Guide. Reseat the video card, and restart the computer ...