194 Solving Problems
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Solid yellow N/A The Dell Diagnostics is running a
test, or a device on the system board
may be faulty or incorrectly installed.
If the Dell Diagnostics is running,
allow the testing to complete.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified.
Also, see "System Board Problems."
If the computer does not boot,
contact Dell for technical assistance.
Blinking yellow Blank There is a power supply or system
board failure. Check the diagnostic light s to see if
the specific problem is identified.
Also, see "Power Problems" and
"System Board Problems."
Blinking yellow Solid green There is a system board failure. Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified.
Also, see "System Board Problems."
Solid green and a
beep code during
POST
N/A A problem was detected while the
BIOS was executing. See "Sys tem Beep Codes" for
instructions on diagnosing the beep
code. Also, check the diagnostic lights
to see if the specific problem is
identified.
Solid green power
light and no beep
code and no video
during POST
N/A The monitor or the graphics card may
be faulty or incorrectly installed. Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified.
Also, see "Video Problems."
Solid green power
light and no beep
code but the
computer locks up
during POST
N/A An integrated system board device
may be faulty. Check the di a gnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified. If
the problem is not identified, contact
Dell for technical assistance.
System Light Codes
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Power Light Hard Drive Light Cause Corrective Action