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Diagnostics lights 1 , 3 and 4 solid..
I'm currently experiencying problems and got that diagnostic, but it's no documented.
potential overheathing issues since the fan was not going full speed when the radiator was very hot.
doubtfull it's a memory issue since I put back the original configuration,
Initially, I was geetin blue screen with IRQL related issue, removed evrything and kept the bare minimum. Re-instaaled windowXP and it worked for 24 hours.
The I can't re-install it any more, its freezing too quickly during the installation, Now it's not performing the complete boot up process.
Supect processor issue due to everheat, any similar problems ?
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February 12th, 2010 13:00
LucBoisseau
Please post your computer model.
Bev.
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February 12th, 2010 15:00
The PC is a Dimension 5150 (desktop)
CPU Pentium D 2.8 820
I can't find the exact motherboard model, despite I used the service tag from Dell, on the motherboard I can read Connolly E187242 F2.
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February 13th, 2010 11:00
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The Dimension 5150 has a Dell BTX motherboard, based on the Intel 945G Express Chipset and built by outside contractors [probably Foxconn], to Dell's proprietary design.
The 5150 had two different motherboards installed, it can be either a Dell p/n RD203, or a Dell p/n 0HJ054.
The better version is the 0HJ054, that is the best unit for upgrading the processor.
The Model p/n is usually listed on a label attached to the motherboard.
GGGx diagnostic lights indicate 'Another Failure', that could a possible motherboard problem.
Is the power button LED, solid green, blinking green, solid amber, blinking amber?
Dell's E510/5150 diagnostic guide and troubleshooter is HERE<ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>.
Bev.
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February 13th, 2010 14:00
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A solid Amber power LED again indicates a motherboard problem.
If you are comfortable working around computers, you could try the following:
Note: The only 100% method of testing a PSU, is to install a know working power supply.
Unplug the cord from the power supply, hold the power button in for about 15/20 seconds, open the case, unplug the 24-pin power connector from the motherboard and jump the Green wire to one of the Black wires, reconnect the power cord and power the system, if power supply's fan and the hard drive runs, then the PSU should be good.
Note: Do not remove any wires from the plug, use a small piece of wire or a paper clip as a jumper.
Power supply checks out and the system still does not work, again remove the power cord, hold the power button in for several seconds to discharge the residue power, reconnect the 24-pin connector to the motherboard.
Remove all the PCI cards, the video card [if applicable], memory, all peripherals, disconnect the data and power cables to all the drives, check that the front panel cable is connected to motherboard, with nothing else connected to the system, reconnect the power cable and power the system on.
If you do not get any beep codes and/or there is no change in the diagnostic lights, then it would appear that the motherboard has died.
Bev.
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February 13th, 2010 14:00
Thanks for all the info, unfortunatly, I never found that label. I guess it's under the motherboard which, I don't easly have access to.
For the power light, she's amber and solid.
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February 19th, 2010 18:00
Sorry for the delay to reply..
I've tested the PSU in and out, and with a voltage tester for each pin and it's fine..
So it's leaving me with two issues, three in fact; It's either the motherboard, the CPU or both..
Thanks for your help.. I will need a new motherboard and a new CPU to figure out which one died....Too much guessing, I will look for a motherboard CPU combo.
Thanks
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February 19th, 2010 19:00
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Good luck and I hope it works out for you.
Bev,