Diagnostic Light Codes During Post - Dell precision t7400 Quick Reference Manual

Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION:
safety instructions in the
To help troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and
4 on the front panel (see "Front View (Tower Orientation)" on page 18). When
the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. If the computer
malfunctions, use the sequence of the lights to help identify the problem.
NOTE:
After the computer completes POST, all four lights turn off before booting to
the operating system.

Diagnostic Light Codes During POST

Light Pattern
26
Quick Reference Guide
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Product Information Guide
Problem Description
The computer is in
a normal off
condition or
a possible pre-BIOS
failure has occurred.
A possible BIOS
failure has occurred;
the computer is in the
recovery mode.
A possible processor
failure has occurred.
.
Suggested Resolution
Plug the computer into a working electrical
outlet and press the power button.
• Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait
for recovery completion, and then
restart the computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" in your
User's Guide).
• Reseat the processor (see "Processor"
in your User's Guide).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" in your
User's Guide).