Dell JK523 Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution, If you have one memory module

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Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

Memory modules are detected, but a

• If you have one memory module

 

memory failure has occurred.

installed, reinstall it and restart the

 

 

computer. For information on

 

 

reinstalling memory modules, see your

 

 

online User’s Guide.

 

 

• If you have two or more memory

 

 

modules installed, remove the modules,

 

 

reinstall 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. For

 

 

information on contacting Dell, see your

 

 

online User’s Guide.

 

 

 

 

A possible graphics card failure has

• If the computer has a graphics card,

 

occurred.

remove the card, reinstall it, and then

 

 

restart the computer.

 

 

• If the problem still exists, install a

 

 

graphics card that you know works and

 

 

restart the computer.

 

 

• If the problem persists or the computer

 

 

has integrated graphics, contact Dell.

 

 

For information on contacting Dell, see

 

 

your online User’s Guide.

 

 

 

 

A possible floppy or hard drive failure has

Reseat all power and data cables and

 

occurred.

restart the computer.

A possible USB failure has occurred.

Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Quick Reference GuideSeptember JK523 Contents Contents Support.dell.com Finding InformationDesktop System Software DSS User’s Guide is also available on the optional Drivers Dell Support Website support.dell.com Segment, and enter your Service TagClick the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It HereSetting Up Your Computer Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide Mini Tower Computer Front View System ViewsSteady green The computer is in a normal operating state Power button. Instead, perform an operating system shutdownBlinking green The computer is in a power-saving mode No light The computer is turned offPadlock ring Mini Tower Computer Back ViewCover release latch Address. For more information, see your online User’s Guide Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel ConnectorsParallel connector PositionVideo connector ConnectorLine-in connector Line-out connectorShutdown Desktop Computer Front ViewDesktop Computer Back View Desktop Computer Back-Panel Connectors Removing the Computer Cover Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginMini Tower Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Desktop Computer Inside Your Computer System Board Components Mini Tower Computer Quick Reference Guide Jumper SettingsJumpered Desktop ComputerJumper DescriptionSystem Board Components Desktop Computer Quick Reference Guide Jumper Setting Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Tab Function Option FunctionSee your online User’s Guide Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic LightsIf available, install properly working Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionInstalled, reinstall it and restart Without errorEnsure that the cables are properly Ensure that no special memoryVerify that the memory modules that Your computerCode Cause Beep CodesResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreBefore You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Quick Reference Guide When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Using the Drivers and Utilities CDIndex Problems. See troubleshootingIndex