Dell X2956 Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern, Same type into your computer

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Light	Problem Description	Suggested Resolution
Pattern
off	The computer is in a normal off	Plug the computer into a working electrical
off	condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure	outlet and press the power button.
off	has occurred.
off
green	A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the	Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for recovery
yellow	computer is in the recovery mode.	completion, and then restart the computer.
yellow
yellow

yellow	A possible processor failure has occurred. Reinstall the processor and restart the computer.
green	For information on reinstalling the processor,
yellow	see your online User’s Guide.
yellow

green	Memory modules are detected, but a	• If you have one memory module installed,
green	memory failure has occurred.	reinstall it and restart the computer. For
yellow		information on reinstalling the memory
yellow		module, see your online User’s Guide.
		• If you have two memory modules installed,
		remove the modules, reinstall one module,
		and then restart the computer. If the computer
		starts normally, reinstall an additional module.
		• If available, install properly working memory
		of the same type into your computer.
		• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
yellow	A possible floppy or hard drive failure has	Reseat all power and data cables and restart
green	occurred.	the computer.
green
yellow

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