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...Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows® XP 22 Windows 2000 23 Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics... 25 Before You Start Testing 25 Running the Dell Diagnostics 26 System Lights 27 Beep Codes 28 Error Messages 29 Diagnostic Lights 29 Memory Overview 36 Frequently Asked Questions 38 Index 41...
...Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows® XP 22 Windows 2000 23 Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics... 25 Before You Start Testing 25 Running the Dell Diagnostics 26 System Lights 27 Beep Codes 28 Error Messages 29 Diagnostic Lights 29 Memory Overview 36 Frequently Asked Questions 38 Index 41...
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... running , allow the testing to see if the specific problem is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. See the User's Guide for technical assistance. If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. Power Light Solid green Blinking green Blinks green several times and then turns off Solid yellow Blinking yellow Blinking yellow Solid...
... running , allow the testing to see if the specific problem is running a test, or a device on diagnosing the beep code. See the User's Guide for technical assistance. If the Dell Diagnostics is identified. Power Light Solid green Blinking green Blinks green several times and then turns off Solid yellow Blinking yellow Blinking yellow Solid...
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...system board off 30 Quick Reference Guide yellow off failure has occurred. If the power light is off, ensure that the frontpanel power light is on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off Problem Description ..." in the User's Guide. that the computer is in a normal off , ensure that the front-panel power light is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is on , ensure that the computer is Connect the computer to an electrical ...
...system board off 30 Quick Reference Guide yellow off failure has occurred. If the power light is off, ensure that the frontpanel power light is on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD ABCD = yellow = green = off Problem Description ..." in the User's Guide. that the computer is in a normal off , ensure that the front-panel power light is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. If the problem is on , ensure that the computer is Connect the computer to an electrical ...
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... technical assistance. yellow green green A possible VRM 0 and VRM 1 Contact Dell for technical assistance. yellow off yellow A possible VRM 1 failure green has occurred. Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" in the User's Guide. yellow off Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern ABCD yellow yellow green yellow Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible processor failure has...
... technical assistance. yellow green green A possible VRM 0 and VRM 1 Contact Dell for technical assistance. yellow off yellow A possible VRM 1 failure green has occurred. Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" in the User's Guide. yellow off Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern ABCD yellow yellow green yellow Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible processor failure has...
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... software and hardware incompatibilities, 22 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29 documentation, 5, 14, 18 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 28 diagnostic lights, 29 H hardware beep codes, 28 Help and Support Center...
... software and hardware incompatibilities, 22 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Premier Support website, 6-7 Device Manager, 23 diagnostic lights, 29 diagnostics beep codes, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 lights, 29 documentation, 5, 14, 18 device, 5 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 6 drivers ResourceCD, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E error messages beep codes, 28 diagnostic lights, 29 H hardware beep codes, 28 Help and Support Center...