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| blinking | The computer is in a reduced | Use one of the appropriate methods to "wake |
| green | power or "sleep" state. | up" the computer. See "Advanced Features" in |
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| If the problem is not resolved and you are trying |
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| blinking | The computer is in a reduced | Use one of the appropriate methods to "wake |
| green | power or "sleep" state. | up" the computer. See "Advanced Features" in |
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| your User’s Guide. |
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| If the problem is not resolved and you are trying |
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| to wake the computer with a USB mouse or |
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| keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard |
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| with a working PS/2 mouse or keyboard and |
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| then try to wake the computer. |
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| amber | The BIOS is not executing. | Ensure that the processor is seated correctly and |
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| restart the computer. See "Processor" in your |
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| blinking | A possible power supply or | Perform the procedure in "Power Problems" in |
| amber | power cable failure has | your User’s Guide. |
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| amber | A possible system board | Contact Dell for technical assistance. |
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| amber | A processor mismatch exists. | Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" |
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