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IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING - • Ensure that the display is connected and powered on. • If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 33. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to the system board connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety information that shipped with your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Troubleshooting 45

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Troubleshooting
45
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLUE
AND
THE
COMPUTER
IS
NOT
RESPONDING
—
•
Ensure that the display is connected and powered on.
•
If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 33.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
BLUE
—
The computer is in standby mode. Press
a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal
operation.
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
BLINKING
AMBER
—
The computer is receiving electrical
power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
•
Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see
your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
).
•
Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see
your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
).
I
F
THE
POWER
LIGHT
IS
STEADY
AMBER
—
There is a power problem, a device may
be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
•
Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board
power connector (see
your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
).
•
Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to
the system board connector (see
your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
).
E
LIMINATE
INTERFERENCE
—
Some possible causes of interference are:
•
Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
•
Too many devices connected to the same power strip
•
Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
Memory Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety information that shipped with your computer.
I
F
YOU
RECEIVE
AN
INSUFFICIENT
MEMORY
MESSAGE
—
•
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if
that resolves the problem.
•
See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary,
install additional memory (see
your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
).
•
Reseat the memory modules (see
your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
) to ensure
that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
•
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).