Diagnostic Indicators - Dell Precision 330 User Manual

Diagnostic Indicators

Indicators are located on the
These indicators communicate diagnostic codes that can help you solve
problems with your computer.
CAUTION: Before servicing any components inside your computer,
see "Safety First—For You and Your
Front-Panel Indicators
The following table lists the codes for the front panel diagnostic indicators,
gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions.
F r o n t - P a n e l D i a g n o s t i c I n d i c a t o r C o d e s
Power Hard Drive
Indicator Indicator
Code Code
Solid green N/A
Blinking green Blank
Solid yellow N/A
Blinking yellow Blank
front panel and back panel
Computer."
Cause Corrective Action
Power is on, and the No corrective action is
computer is operating required.
normally.
The computer is in the Push and release the
suspended state power button, move the
(Windows 2000 only). mouse, or press a key on
the keyboard to bring the
computer out of the
suspended state.
The Dell Diagnostics If the
is running a test, or running, allow the testing
a device on the system to complete. Otherwise,
board may be faulty or see
incorrectly installed. Problems."
If the system does not
boot,
technical assistance.
There is a system Check the
power supply failure. indicator codes
the specific problem is
identified. Also, see
"Power
of the chassis.
Dell Diagnostics is
"System Board
contact Dell for
diagnostic
to see if
Problems."
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