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Xfer00

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June 25th, 2012 08:00

Orange??

My computer on start up has a solid amber light. The fan doesent start. Serial number is [Amin Note: Service Tag Edited per TOU policy]

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June 25th, 2012 08:00

Power Lights

CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states:

  • If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see Beep Codes.
  • If 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.
  • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
  • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.
  • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on.
  • Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.
  • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
  • Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see System Board Components).
  • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist.
  • Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location, if applicable.
  • Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see System Board Components).
  • If the power light is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
  • Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of interference are:
  • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
  • Too many devices on a power strip
  • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Beep Codes

Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. For example, one possible beep code may consist of three short, repeated beeps indicating that the computer has encountered a possible system board failure.

If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-up:

  1. Write down the beep code.
  1. Run the Dell Diagnostics to further identify the problem. (see Dell Diagnostics).

Code (repetitive short beeps)

Description

Suggested Resolution

1

BIOS checksum failure. Possible system board failure.

Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).

2

No memory modules are detected.
  • If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module), and then reinstall one module and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.
  • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module).
  • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).

3

Possible system board failure.

Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).

4

RAM Read/Write failure.
  • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see Replacing or Adding a Memory Module).
  • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer.
  • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).

5

Real time clock failure. Possible battery or system board failure.

6

Video BIOS Test Failure.

Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).

 

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