Dell Dimension 5150C Owner's Manual - Page 47

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Light Pattern Problem Description A possible expansion card failure has occurred. The system is operating in the quick resume mode. See "Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick Resume Technology (Optional)" on page 26 for additional information. Another failure has occurred. The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. NOTE: The computer turns off all four diagnostic lights before booting to Windows after POST. Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) (see page 68) and restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each card. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see page 51). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). • Press the power button • Move the mouse • Press any key on the keyboard • Press any key on the optional MCE remote control • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 64). • If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly. • The operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); check system setup (see page 99) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 111). None. Troubleshooting Tools 47

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Troubleshooting Tools
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A possible expansion card failure has
occurred.
1
Determine if a conflict exists by
removing a card (not a graphics card)
(see page 68) and restarting the
computer.
2
If the problem persists, reinstall the
card that you removed, remove a
different card, and then restart the
computer.
3
Repeat this process for each card. If the
computer starts normally, troubleshoot
the last card removed from the
computer for resource conflicts (see
page 51).
4
If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see page 111).
The system is operating in the quick
resume mode. See "Using Intel
®
Viiv™
Quick Resume Technology (Optional)"
on page 26 for additional information.
Press the power button
Move the mouse
Press any key on the keyboard
Press any key on the optional MCE
remote control
Another failure has occurred.
Ensure that the cables are properly
connected to the system board from
the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD
drive (see page 64).
If there is an error message on your
screen identifying a problem with a
device (such as the floppy drive or hard
drive), check the device to make sure it
is functioning properly.
The operating system is attempting to
boot from a device (such as the floppy
drive or hard drive); check system
setup (see page 99) to make sure the
boot sequence is correct for the devices
installed on your computer.
If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see page 111).
The computer is in a normal operating
condition after POST.
NOTE:
The computer turns off all four
diagnostic lights before booting to
Windows after POST.
None.
Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution