Dell GX520 Support Question
Dell GX520 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-65536 on July 6th, 2012
Flashing Amber?
why is my power light flashing amber?
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Answer #1: Posted by DellAmitL on July 6th, 2012 5:51 PM
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Hi,
My name is Amit and I work for work for the Social Media and Community Team at Dell.
With regards to your question, if power light is blinking amber it could be because System fails to complete POST. First of all I would request you to disconnect the power cable and press and hold down the power key for 30 seconds to discharge the electrostatic charge present in the computer. And then restart the computer and if that does not resolve the issue please follow the below steps.
- Please remove and then reinstall any cards.
- Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable.
Please check if this works.
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
... of Intel Corporation. disclaims any proprietary interest in the User's Guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of Dell Inc.
Information in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Intel and Pentium are not applicable. is subject to change without...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
... 21 Small Form Factor Computer 22
Inside Your Computer 23 Mini Tower Computer 23 Desktop Computer 24 Small Form Factor Computer 25
Setting Up Your Computer 25
Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31
Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 36 Resolving Software...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
... updates can use the CD to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer documentation • My device documentation • Desktop System Software (DSS)
• Operating system updates and patches
• Warranty information • Terms and Conditions (U.S only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
...and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers
• Downloads -
Certified drivers, patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS) - Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - support.dell.com
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
... customized for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
• How to reinstall drivers for corporate, government, and education customers.
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• DCSM - premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
... amber - Connect USB devices such as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green -
NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer. The computer is recommended that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. See "System Lights" on page 31 for a description of power light...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
... connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
2 LAN indicator light
This light indicates that a LAN (network) connection is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch, set...for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards.
Desktop Computer - It is recommended that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. Also, ensure that ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
... the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.
To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Diagnostic Lights" on the computer. This light flickers when the hard drive is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber -
The computer is in your computer. Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
...voltage that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.
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Press this button to match the orientation of the USB connectors. It is established.
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Use these lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. To rotate the badge, place fingers...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
... mouse if it is in your online User's Guide. Use the microphone connector to this drive.
To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - 7 power light
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
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• Green - Also, ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
... Mbps to the serial port. NOTE: If you must use the connector on the card.
This light flashes yellow when the computer is on the card. Use the green line-out connector to attach a ... voice or musical input into the blue connector. If you purchased an optional graphics card, this light appear to be covered by a cap.
On computers with your computer. Plug the cable from your ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
Desktop Computer
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
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Desktop Computer
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Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
...and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for the CD/DVD drive option from the ... menu that the device you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on page 29). Then shut down ...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 37
All calendar dates with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled.
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If the operating system logo appears, wait until you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.
5 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press . 6 When the Press any key to...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 41
... known as the ResourceCD) while you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is displayed on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. To view all available drivers for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 43
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conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36
cover removing, 18
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Dell Diagnostics, 28 Desktop System Software.
