Dell Precision 340 Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 44

www.dell.com | support.dell.com Messages and Codes Your application programs, operating system, and computer can identify problems and alert you to them. When a problem occurs, a message may appear on your monitor screen, a beep code may sound, or a light code may be generated. The following subsections present information about messages, beep codes, and light codes. When a message appears, write it down; if possible, look up the message in your User's Guide. Report the message if you need to call technical support. System Lights Your computer has a number of lights that can help you analyze and solve problems. To locate these lights, see "Mini-Tower Computer Features" on page 9 or "Small Desktop Computer Features" on page 19. The following table lists the codes for the system lights, gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions. System Light Codes Power Light Solid green Blinking green Hard-Drive Light Cause N/A Power is on, and the computer is operating normally. Blank The computer is in the suspended state (Windows 2000 and XP). Blinks green several N/A times and then turns off A configuration error exists. Corrective Action No corrective action is required. Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to wake the computer. See "Power Management" in the User's Guide for more information. Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. See the User's Guide for more information. 44 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide