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Diagnostic Lights	Power	Problem Description	Suggested Resolution
	Light

	amber	A processor mismatch	See "Troubleshooting" on
		exists.	page 93 and then to
(blinking)			"Processor" on page 150.
(blinking)

	amber	Power supply cables	Verify that both power
		are not properly	supply cables are plugged
(blinking)		connected.	in to the motherboard.
(blinking)

Diagnostic Light Codes During POST

The power light displays a solid green for diagnostic light codes during POST.

Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

A possible processor failure has occurred.

Reinstall the processor (see "Processor" on page 150) and restart the computer.

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Troubleshooting Tools

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Contents

Dell Precision T7400 User’s Guide August Contents RAID Configuration and Management Performing Configuration TasksTrusted Platform Module TPM Security Management SoftwareClearing Forgotten Passwords 105 113115 116139 Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel 141Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover 144 146194 Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status ServiceContents Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers and Utilities DiscQuick Reference Guide At support.dell.comService Tag and Microsoft Windows License What Are You Looking For?Dell Support Website support.dell.com Windows Help and Support Dell Supported Linux Sites Finding Information About Your Computer Front View of the Computer5.25-inch drive bays Back View of the Computer Back Panel Connectors Information, see System Setup Options onLink integrity light Inside View System Board Components USB Intusb B l e C o l o r sSpecifications ProcessorMemory System InformationExpansion PCIPorts and Connectors VideoAudio DrivesKey Combinations Controls and LightsPower PhysicalEnvironmental LegacySelect Technology Control ManageabilityAlert Standard Format Alert Description Chassis intrusion alert has been clearedPower Management Dell OpenManage IT AssistantDell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Sleep Mode Wake-Up Methods Windows XP About RAID Configurations Hyperthreading and Multi-Core TechnologyRAID Level RAID Level Hard drive RAID Level RAID Configuration Utility RAID Configuration and ManagementConfiguring Your Computer for RAID Entering the RAID Configuration UtilityPerforming Configuration Tasks Creating a RAID Level 0 ConfigurationExit Screen Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration Creating a Second RAID Volume Viewing RAID Volume PropertiesSynchronizing a RAID Volume Virtual Disk Activating a RAID VolumeDeleting a RAID Volume Replacing and Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Volume From the Adapter Properties screen, select RAID PropertiesAdvanced Features Setting Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows XPTransferring Information to a New Computer Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP To prepare a new computer for the file transferSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Power Protection Devices Microsoft Windows VistaUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion DetectionReplacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion DetectorSecurity Cable Lock Passwords About PasswordsUsing a Primary or System Password Type of Password FeaturesOption Settings Assigning a System PasswordTyping Your System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing System PasswordUsing an Administrator Password Assigning an Administrator Password Disabling a Forgotten Password and Setting a New Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Administrator PasswordEnabling the TPM Feature Trusted Platform Module TPMUsing the Security Management Software Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking Software Activating the Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Entering System Setup System Setup OptionsOverview Date, Service Tag, Express Service Code, and Asset Tag Ahci COM3 Video Security Unlocked Maintenance Read and U for Unread. Mark All Entries Read puts an R to Boot Menu Option SettingsSelecting the Boot Device for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Booting to a USB DeviceMemory Key Floppy Drive Clearing Forgotten Passwords Jumper SettingClearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the BiosClearing Forgotten Passwords Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs Cleaning Your Computer Solving Problems Battery ProblemsDrive Problems Optical drive problems Problems writing to an optical driveMail and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Other software problemsMouse Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems 100Printer Problems 101Scanner Problems 102Sound Problems 103104 Diagnostic Lights Diagnostic Light Codes Before PostDiagnostic Lights Power 105Suggested Resolution 106107 Diagnostic Light Codes During Post Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution108 Light Pattern Problem Description 109110 111 112 Power Lights 113114 Beep Codes 115Code Cause Error Messages 116117 Do not use these characters in filenamesVO L T a G E I S L O W Replace the battery. See 118T a Error See Drive Problems on 119120 121 122 Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics123 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 124Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 125Option Function 126 Tab FunctionDiagnostics Checklist 127128 What Is a Driver? DriversIdentifying Drivers Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows Device Driver RollbackMicrosoft Windows Vista 130Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter 131Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 132Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore133 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Windows XP Dell PC Restore134 135 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore 136Using the Operating System Disc Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows VistaBefore you Begin 137138 Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer 139Before Working Inside Your Computer 140Removing the Computer Cover and Front Panel Removing the Computer Cover141 142 Removing the Front Panel 143Replacing the Front Panel and Computer Cover Replacing the Front Panel144 Replacing the Computer Cover 145Panel 146Panel Components 147Removing the I/O Panel 148Replacing the I/O Panel 149Processor Removing the Processor150 151 Heat-sink assembly 152153 Installing the Processor 154155 156 157 158 159 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments160 DC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal name Wire Color161 DC Power Connectors P2 Pin Number Signal Name162 DC Power Connector P5 DC Power Connector P7163 DC Power Connectors P10, P11 DC Power Connectors P12, P13, P14, P15, P16, P17164 DC Power Connector P18 DC Power Connector P19AWG Wire 165DC Power Connector P22, P23 DC Power Connector P24166 Removing the Power Supply DC Power Connector FDD167 168 Battery Replacing the Power SupplyAbout the Battery 169Removing the Battery 170Replacing the Battery 171Memory 172Memory Installation Fully Buffered Dimm FBD Memory Overview173 174 Removing Memory Without Memory Riser Cards 175176 177 178 Memory Installation With Optional Memory Riser Cards 179Installing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards 180181 182 183 184 185 186 Removing Memory With Optional Memory Riser Cards 187188 189 190 191 192 193 Cards Expansion Card Support194 Installing an Expansion Card 195196 197 198 199 200 201 Removing an Expansion Card 202203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 Removing the Optional Graphics Riser Card 223224 Drives Replacing the Optional Graphics Riser Card225 226 General Drive Installation Guidelines General Drive Installation Guidelines227 228 229 Controller Card Data Cable Connectors Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays 230231 232 233 234 Installing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Bays 235236 237 238 Removing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional 239240 241 Installing a Fifth Sata Hard Drive Optional 242243 244 245 Drive Panels Removing the Drive Panel246 Removing a Drive-Panel Insert 247248 Replacing a Drive-Panel Insert Replacing the Drive Panel249 250 Removing a Floppy Drive 251252 253 Installing a Floppy Drive 254255 256 257 Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card Reader258 259 260 Installing a Media Card Reader 261262 263 264 Optical Drive Removing an Optical Drive265 266 267 Installing an Optical Drive 268269 270 System Board Removing the System Board271 272 273 274 275 276 Replacing the System Board 277278 279 280 Obtaining Assistance 281Technical Support and Customer Service Online Services282 Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call284 285 286 Contacting Dell 287288 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B289 290 Glossary 291292 293 Product ID294 295 296 297 298 299 Module bay See media bay300 NIC See network adapter301 302 303 304 Video resolution See resolution 305306 307