Dell K080D Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution, Detected, but a, Computer

Light Pattern	Problem Description	Suggested Resolution
	Memory modules are	• If two or more memory modules are
	detected, but a	installed, remove the modules, then
Steady	memory power failure	reinstall one module and restart the
	has occurred.	computer. If the computer starts
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		normally, continue to install
		additional memory modules (one at a
		time) until you have identified a
		faulty module or reinstalled all
		modules without error. If only one
		memory module is installed, try
		moving it to a different DIMM
		connector and restart the computer.
		• If available, install verified working
		memory of the same type into your
		computer.
		• If the problem persists, contact Dell
		(see "Contacting Dell" on page 66).
	A possible CPU or	• Replace the CPU with a known good
	motherboard failure	CPU. If the computer still fails to
Steady	has occurred.	boot, inspect the CPU socket for
		damage.
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		• If the problem persists, contact Dell
		(see "Contacting Dell" on page 66).

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BIOS may be corrupt • The computer hardware is operating

or missing.normally but the BIOS may be corrupt or missing. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66).

	A possible	• Remove all peripheral cards from the
	motherboard failure	PCI and PCI-E slots and restart the
Steady	has occurred.	computer. If the computer boots, add
		the peripheral cards back one by one
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		until you find the bad one.

• If the problem persists, the motherboard is probably bad. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 66).

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