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Advanced Troubleshooting

Dell™ Dimension™ 1100/B110 Systems Service Manual

Power Lights

Network Lights

Diagnostic Lights

Beep Codes

System Messages

Power Lights

The power button light located on the front of your computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:

If the power light is green, the power status is good and the computer is functioning properly.

If the power light is green and the computer is not responding, see Network Lights.

If the power light is blinking green, the computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation.

If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.

If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board.

If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist.

Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable).

Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board.

If the power light is steady amber, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

Remove and then reinstall the memory modules.

Remove and then reinstall any cards.

Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable.

Network Lights

 

100 Mb Link

 

10 Mb Link

No Link

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Non-active

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Non-active

 

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginGetting Started Recommended ToolsTurn off your computer Open the computer cover Back to ContentsRemoving the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Technical OverviewPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Minimum Current a Maximum Current a DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connector P2Pin Number Signal name Wire Color Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Color DC Power Connectors P8 and P9DC Power Connector P4 DC Power Connector P6Pin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire Color DC Power Connector P7Technical Specifications MemoryComputer Information Expansion Bus ConnectorsVideo AudioEnvironmental PowerControls and Lights PhysicalBack to Contents Network Lights Advanced TroubleshootingPower Lights Remove and then reinstall the memory modulesYellow LED Diagnostic LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionCode Cause Beep CodesMessage Possible Cause Corrective Action System setup programEnter the system setup program, verify System MessagesFDD Overview System SetupEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensHard-Disk Drive Sequence System Setup OptionsDrive Configuration SystemIntegrated Devices Boot SequenceMemory Information CPU InformationPower Management Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootClearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsEnter system setup Replace the computer cover Memory Removing and Installing PartsMemory Installation Guidelines Hard Drive Power Supply Floppy Drive BatteryShut down the computer through the Start menu Installing MemoryReplace the computer cover PCI Cards CardsBefore installing any cards Removing the Front Panel Front PanelRemove the computer cover Removing the Front-Panel InsertReattaching the Front Panel Hard Drive General Installation GuidelinesConnecting Drive Cables DrivesRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Page Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the Fan Assembly Fan AssemblyReplacing the Fan Assembly Remove the microprocessor heat sink Remove the fan assembly System BoardRemoving the System Board Reinstall the fan assembly Installing the System BoardPower Supply Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply Battery Replace the computer cover Replacing the Computer Cover
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1100/B110 specifications

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