Dell 5100C System Lights, Diagnostic Lights, Power Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution

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Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.

The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer.

Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.

Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

System Lights

Your power button light and hard-drive activity light may indicate a computer problem.

Power Light

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

Solid green

Power is on, and the computer is operating

No corrective action is required.

 

normally. On the desktop computer, a solid

 

 

green light indicates a network connection.

 

Blinking green

The computer is in the suspended state

Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the

 

(Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP).

keyboard to wake the computer.

Blinks green several times and

A configuration error exists.

Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.

then turns off

 

 

 

 

 

Solid amber

The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device

If the Dell Diagnostics is running, allow the testing to complete.

 

on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly

 

 

installed.

Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.

 

 

 

 

If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance (see

 

 

your computer Owner's Manual for information about contacting Dell).

 

 

 

Blinking amber

A power supply or system board failure has

Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.

 

occurred.

Also, see "Power Problems" in your computer Owner's Manual.

 

 

 

Solid green and a beep code

A problem was detected while the BIOS was

See "Beep Codes" for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. Also,

during POST

executing.

check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.

Solid green power light and no

The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or

Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. See

beep code and no video during

incorrectly installed.

"Video and Power Problems" in your computer Owner's Manual.

POST

 

 

 

 

 

Solid green power light and no

An integrated system board device may be

Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. If

beep code but the computer

faulty.

the problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance. See

locks up during POST

 

your computer Owner's Manual for information on how to contact Dell.

 

 

 

Hard-Drive

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

Activity Light

 

 

 

 

 

Solid green

The hard-drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light

No corrective action is

 

might also be on when a device such as a CD player is operating.

required.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diagnostic Lights

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the lights identify the problem.

Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

The computer is in a normal "off" condition,

Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet and press the power button. Also see

 

has successfully booted to the operating

"Power Problems" in your Owner's Manual.

 

system, or a possible pre-BIOS failure has

 

 

occurred.

 

 

A possible processor failure has occurred.

Contact Dell. For information about contacting Dell, see your Owner's Manual.

 

 

 

 

Memory modules are detected, but a

If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall

 

memory failure has occurred.

one module, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall

 

 

an additional module. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled

 

 

all modules without error.

 

 

If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer.

 

 

If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer Owner's Manual for

 

 

information about contacting Dell).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents April Rev. A00 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Troubleshooting ToolsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsSystem Lights Diagnostic LightsPower Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionCode Cause Beep CodesBack to Contents Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsOpen the computer cover Back to Contents Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts MemoryDDR2 Memory Overview Replace the computer cover Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsInstalling Memory Remove the computer coverInstalling a PCI Express Card CardsRemoving Memory Page Removing a PCI Express Card Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive OptionalInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderInstalling a Media Card Reader Heat-Sink Assembly Remove the heat-sink assembly Fan AssemblyRemoving the Processor Installing the ProcessorOpen the computer cover Remove the heat-sink assembly ProcessorInstall the heat-sink assembly ModemReplacing the Modem Replacing the External Modem Connector Power Supply Removing the Power SupplyOpen the computer cover Replacing the Power Supply System BoardRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board Front I/O Panel BatteryReplacing the Battery Specifications Connectors DrivesControls and Lights Power PhysicalEnvironmental System Setup Screens System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup OptionsDrives Processor has 64-bit TechnologyBoot Sequence Option SettingsChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsEnter system setup Clearing Cmos Settings Front View Technical OverviewBack View Page Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Jumper SettingsJumper Setting Description Password features are enabledPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1Signal Name AWG Wire DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P3Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire April Rev. A00
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