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Optiplex 3060 power led flashing twice amber then seven times amber
We have a not very old Optiplex 3060 with a power led flashing twice amber then seven times amber.
Service tag
SERVICE CODE,
no internal leds are on. the power appears to be going to the board, cpu / case fans spinning.
I've googled the led flashing twice...then 7 times and can't find what this is code for
speedstep
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June 23rd, 2021 09:00
Dell has stopped using all beep codes except for the Memory Failure code. (1, 3, 2, or 1 beep, then 3 beeps, then 2 beeps.) If your system was built after 2012 and is making any other beep code, please contact technical support for further help.
Dell-Brad L
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August 4th, 2023 14:00
Helpful Video:
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redxps630
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February 17th, 2021 11:00
Blinking amber suggests system initialization failed, sort of like a snow blower engine fails to kick in. System did not start, even though “power appears to be going to the board, cpu / case fans spinning.” It is very nonspecific as to the underlying cause. Try clear CMOs settings.
Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
Wear ESD band or ground fingers on chassis. Remove the computer cover.
Locate the CMOS_CLR/Password/Service_Mode Jumper (JMP1) on the system board.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from Password jumper
Move the 2-pin jumper plug from the password jumper to pins into the CMOS_CLR jumper.
Plug in AC power to the system and wait ten seconds for the CMOS to clear.
Move the 2-pin jumper plug back to the password jumper.
Replace the computer cover.
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on
#24 CMOS_CLR/Password/Service_Mode Jumper (JMP1)
bradthetechnut
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February 17th, 2021 18:00
Dell Optiplex Diagnostic Indicators
Odd thing about it, BIOS can't be flashed if PC don't start.
bradthetechnut
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February 17th, 2021 18:00
Not to cause confusion, but... The screengrab above comes the 2020 or newer section of the diagnosis indicators, as the current generation is pictured for reference.
The 2012-2020 section pictures the previous generation. But here's a screengrab:
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February 18th, 2021 06:00
thank you so much guys, i'm going to try and borrow some ram from another dell machine when not in use and see if any joy.
i'll also try the cmos reset,
bradthetechnut
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February 18th, 2021 10:00
While I have references for most Optiplex's, I don't have one for the age of 3060/3070/3080.
If your Optiplex is 5 or more years old and the battery has never been replaced, now is a good time to do so. Battery replacement also resets CMOS.
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June 23rd, 2021 08:00
This did the trick for me, perfect!
speedstep
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June 23rd, 2021 09:00
The 3060 is not a laptop so LCD failure is not correct.
LED is blank.
bradthetechnut
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June 23rd, 2021 09:00
Good deal!
bradthetechnut
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June 23rd, 2021 12:00
@speedstep
Until your post, there's no mention of LCD in this thread. Not sure what thread you're thinking of. There is an AIO thread with LCD issues that popped up again recently. https://www.dell.com/community/Precision-Fixed-Workstations/green-glowing-edges-at-the-corners-of-screen/m-p/7903469/emcs_t/S2h8ZW1haWx8dG9waWNfc3Vic2NyaXB0aW9ufEtRNzZGOVRIQTlYUjNKfDc5MDM0Njl8U1VCU0NSSVBUSU9OU3xoSw#M7509
speedstep
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June 23rd, 2021 14:00
@bradthetechnut
The post I mention is directly Above.
Screen CAP below of post still here.
bradthetechnut
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June 24th, 2021 14:00
So @speedstep,
You already know the table I screengrabbed that mentioned "LCD" didn't come from an 'Optiplex laptop' section, as there are no Optiplex laptops. Do let me know if they come into play though. You already know the table came from Dell's Diagnostic Indicators for Optiplex's, 2020 and newer, 2,7 blink code. I did reference it mentioning BIOS and ignored the "LCD" part. I'm sure you know the "LCD" part is for AIO's, the reason why I ignored it. You'll also recall I mentioned not knowing the age of the 3060, as I.also posted the table for the Optiplex 2012-2020 indicators. But you did more accurately think of the service manuals for the indicators; which goes along with Dell's 2012-2020 diagnostic indicators, in this case notably the 2,7 blink code part.
The service manual for the 3060 micro is linked, but I found no other size reference in this thread.
Optiplex 3060 SFF Service Manual
Optiplex 3060 Tower Service Manual
Ali AlHerz
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August 21st, 2022 08:00
I have same issue with Vostro 3671 I noticed that if I remove mem module from one of the 2 slots, PC will boot.
the other slot works with either of modules.
then I run support assist, to check hardware. no issue reported.
Regards