Diagnostic Lights | Power | Problem Description | Suggested Resolution |
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| blinking | The computer is in a | Use one of the appropriate |
| green | reduced power or | methods to "wake up" the |
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| "sleep" state. | computer. See "Advanced |
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| Features" on page 45. |
If the problem is not resolved and you are trying to wake the computer with a USB mouse or keyboard, substitute the mouse or keyboard with a working PS/2 mouse or keyboard and then try to wake the computer.
green | None. | The system hardware |
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| appears to be operating |
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| normally. Any issues seen |
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| may be related to the |
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| operating system or |
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| software. |
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amber | The BIOS is not | Ensure that the processor is |
| executing. | seated correctly and restart |
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| the computer (see |
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| "Processor" on page 179). |
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| If the problem is still not |
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| resolved, contact Dell for |
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| technical assistance (see |
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| "Contacting Dell" on |
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| page 295). |
blinking | A possible power |
amber | supply or power cable |
| failure has occurred. |
(blinking)
Perform the procedure in "Power Problems" on page 116.
If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 295).
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