Dell computer showing 2 amber 5 white

Question

Hello, I have a Dell OptiPlex 7050 and it randomly froze I rebooted it and my fans went up and down (the speed) few reboots tried every solution got ram error fixed that. Now I am getting 2 Amber lights and 5 White lights. My computer is hardly 3 years old please help me.

Thanks,

WeirdGuy12

DELL-Nat M · Answer

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Chino de Oro · Answer

Hello @WeirdGuy12 , Dell recently releases a new BIOS update for your Optiplex 7050. Usually, I wouldn't recommend a BIOS update unless there is performance issue with the system. Also, this BIOS update contains critical bug fixes and addresses several security issues.

You can review and making decision for yourself. I hope it may fix your current issue.

WeirdGuy12 · Answer

May i know how to update it? It won't show me the display.

Chino de Oro · Answer

Your system has recovery mode.  View this video to see if it may help:

WeirdGuy12 · Answer

Ah yes, How am I supposed to add new bios? I won't get any display so no post so how do I flash the new bios?

Chino de Oro · Answer

Read this thread, not the same PC, not the same issue, but try certain steps suggested by other members for diagnostics and boot.

Chino de Oro · Answer

VGA is better for diagnostic since it's analog.  But HDMI should be okay on a regular monitor, avoid using TV. or converter cable.

WeirdGuy12 · Answer

Also do I need to use VGA or HDMI

WeirdGuy12 · Answer

Alright will try. If it wont work I am buying a new pc.

WeirdGuy12 · Answer

Can I get a step by step tutorial?

WeirdGuy12 · Answer

Also like I mentioned no display AT ALL and it is also not detecting usb

redxps630 · Answer

Remove cmos battery from motherboard, press power button x 20 sec to drain flea power.  Use motherboard CMOS CLR jumper to reset cmos.  Replace cmos battery.

Chino de Oro · Answer

Thanks Red.  Dunno how a randomly froze machine went to no boot and now dead USB.  But anything starts with 2 blinks is not good.  Instruction for CMOS reset with visual is certainly helpful for OP.

WeirdGuy12 · Answer

May i send a video to show what is happening? also the white light is kind of fused so it will come as dim blue

WeirdGuy12 · Answer

uh so... also sorry forgot to mention this.

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