Dell XPS 625 Setup Guide - Page 25

Power Problems, Wired Connections, If the network connection is lost, If the power light is off

Page 25 highlights

Wired Connections If the network connection is lost - The cable is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damaged. The link and activity integrity lights on the integrated network connector let you verify that your connection is working and provide information on the status: Link integrity light • Off (no light) - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. • Green light - A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange light - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. Solving Problems • Yellow light - A good connection exists between a 1-GB (1000-Mbps) network and the computer. Activity light • Yellow blinking light - Indicates activity on the network. • Off (no light) - Indicates no activity on the network. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for the wired cable connection. The link integrity light does not provide status for wireless connections. Power Problems If the power light is off - The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. 23

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62

23
Solving Problems
Wired Connections
If the network connection is lost
— The cable
is loose or damaged.
Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in
and not damaged.
The link and activity integrity lights on the
integrated network connector let you verify
that your connection is working and provide
information on the status:
Link integrity light
Off (no light) — The computer is not
detecting a physical connection to the
network.
Green light — A good connection exists
between a 10-Mbps network and the
computer.
Orange light — A good connection exists
between a 100-Mbps network and the
computer.
Yellow light — A good connection exists
between a 1-GB (1000-Mbps) network and
the computer.
Activity light
Yellow blinking light — Indicates activity on
the network.
Off (no light) — Indicates no activity on the
network.
NOTE:
The link integrity light on the network
connector is only for the wired cable
connection. The link integrity light does not
provide status for wireless connections.
Power Problems
If the power light is off
— The computer is
either turned off or is not receiving power.
Reseat the power cable into both the
power connector on the computer and the
electrical outlet.