Dell Precision 530 Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 35

The following table lists the codes for the diagnostic lights that occur while, the computer is - video card

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Diagnostic Light Codes During POST The following table lists the codes for the diagnostic lights that occur while the computer is performing the POST. NOTE: If the computer is turned on and all four diagnostic lights are not on, see "Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST" on page 33. Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern A B C D Cause Possible BIOS failure, and the computer is in the recovery mode. Possible microprocessor failure. Action Run the BIOS Recovery utility, and restart the computer to retest. See "BIOS Recovery Utility" in the User's Guide. If the problem is still not resolved, see "Reset Corrupted BIOS Settings" in the User's Guide. See "Microprocessor Problems" in the User's Guide. A B C D Possible memory failure. See "System Memory Problems" in the User's Guide. A B C D Possible expansion card failure or conflict. See "Expansion-Card Problems" and "Hardware Conflicts" in the User's Guide. A B C D A B C D Possible video card failure. Possible diskette drive or hard-drive failure. Reseat the video card, and restart the computer to retest. For instructions on removing and installing an expansion card, see "Removing an Expansion Card" in the User's Guide. If the problem is not resolved, see "ExpansionCard Problems" in the User's Guide. If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell for technical assistance. See "Diskette Drive Problems" and "Hard Drive Problems" in the User's Guide. A B C D = yellow = green = off Setup and Quick Reference Guide 35

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Setup and Quick Reference Guide
35
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
The following table lists the codes for the diagnostic lights that occur while
the computer is performing the POST.
NOTE:
If the computer is turned on and all four diagnostic lights are not on,
see "Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST" on page 33.
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
Light Pattern
Cause
Action
Possible BIOS failure, and the computer is in
the recovery mode.
Run the BIOS Recovery utility, and restart the
computer to retest. See "BIOS Recovery Utility"
in the
User’s Guide
.
If the problem is still not resolved, see "Reset
Corrupted BIOS Settings" in the
User’s Guide
.
Possible microprocessor failure.
See "Microprocessor Problems" in the
User’s Guide
.
Possible memory failure.
See "System Memory Problems" in the
User’s Guide
.
Possible expansion card failure or conflict.
See "Expansion-Card Problems" and "Hardware
Conflicts" in the
User’s Guide
.
Possible video card failure.
Reseat the video card, and restart the computer
to retest. For instructions on removing and
installing an expansion card, see "Removing an
Expansion Card" in the
User’s Guide
.
If the problem is not resolved, see "Expansion-
Card Problems" in the
User’s Guide
.
If the problem is still not resolved, contact Dell
for technical assistance.
Possible diskette drive or hard-drive failure.
See "Diskette Drive Problems" and "Hard Drive
Problems" in the
User’s Guide
.
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