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| If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. |
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| The computer is in a normal off condition; | Press the power button to turn the computer on. |
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| power light is off, ensure that the computer is connected to a working electrical outlet and |
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| then press the power button. |
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| If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. |
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| The computer is in a reduced power or | Use one of the appropriate methods to "wake up" the computer. See "Advanced Features." |
| "sleep" state. |
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| If the problem is not resolved and you are trying to wake the computer with a USB mouse |
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| or keyboard, subsitute the mouse or keyboard with a working PS/2 mouse or keyboard and |
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| try to wake the computer. |
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| The BIOS is not executing. | Ensure that the microprocessor is seated correctly and restart the computer. |
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| If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. |
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| A possible power supply or power cable | Perform the procedure in "Power Problems." |
| failure has occurred. |
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| If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. |
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| A possible system board failure has | Contact Dell for technical assistance. |
| occured. |
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| A microprocessor and/or VRM mismatch | Perform the procedure in "Microprocessor Problems." |
| exists. |
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| A possible VRM 0 failure has occurred. | Contact Dell for technical assistance. |
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| A possible VRM 1 failure has occurred. | Perform the procedure in "Microprocessor Problems." |
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| A possible VRM 0 and VRM 1 failure has | Contact Dell for technical assistance. |
| occurred. |
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Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
Light Pattern | Problem Description | Suggested Resolution |
| A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the | Run the BIOS Recovery Utility, wait for recovery completion, and then restart the computer. |
| computer is in the recovery mode. |
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A possible microprocessor failure has
