Dell Dimension 5100C Owner's Manual - Page 43
Troubleshooting Tools, Diagnostic Lights - bios
View all Dell Dimension 5100C manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Page 43 highlights
Troubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the back panel (see page 57). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green. If the computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the lights identify the problem. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution The computer is in a normal "off" Plug the computer into a working condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure electrical outlet and press the power has occurred. button. A possible processor failure has occurred. Contact Dell (see page 108). Memory modules are detected, but a memory failure has occurred. • If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see page 64), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see page 63). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 108). Troubleshooting Tools 43