Dell Precision 360: Error Messages System Lights Power Light Hard-Drive Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
Error Messages System Lights Power Light Hard-Drive Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light: Dell Precision 360
Table of contents
- Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Contents
- Finding Information for Your Computer What are you looking for? Find It Here
- What are you looking for? Find It Here
- What are you looking for? Find It Here
- Setting Up Your Computer
- 6 Verify that the voltage selection switch is set correctly for your location. Press the power buttons to turn on the computer and monitors.
- Mini-Tower Setup — Without Expansion Cards
- Mini-Tower Setup — With Expansion Card
- Desktop Setup — Without Expansion Cards
- Desktop Setup — With Expansion Cards
- Monitor Connections For dual monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with 1 DVI and 1 VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with 2 DVI connectors
- Completed Setup
- Opening the Computer Cover
- While you work, periodically touch any unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components.
- Inside Your Computer Mini-Tower Computer
- Desktop Computer
- Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Microsoft Windows XP
- Windows 2000
- Using System Restore in Windows XP Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
- Using the Last Known Good Configuration in Windows 2000 Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
- Starting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD
- Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function
- Tab Function Beep Codes
- Error Messages System Lights Power Light Hard-Drive Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Power Light Hard-Drive Problem Description Suggested Resolution Light
- Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
Error Messages
NOTE: If the message is not listed, see the documentation for either the operating system or the
program that was running when the message appeared.
If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be displayed on the monitor identifying
the problem. See “Error Messages” in the User’s Guide for suggestions on resolving any
problems.
System Lights
Your computer has a number of lights that can help you analyze and solve problems.
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Power Light Hard-Drive
Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Light
Solid green N/A Power is on, and the computer is
No corrective action is required.
operating normally.
Blinking green Blank The computer is in the suspended
Press the power button, move the
®
®
state (Microsoft
Windows
2000
mouse, or press a key on the
and Windows XP).
keyboard to wake the computer. See
“Power Button” in your User’s
Guide.
Blinks green
N/A A configuration error exists. Check the diagnostic lights to see if
several times and
the specific problem is identified.
then turns off
Solid yellow N/A The Dell Diagnostics is running a
If the Dell Diagnostics is running,
test, or a device on the system board
allow the testing to complete.
may be faulty or incorrectly
Check the diagnostic lights to see if
installed.
the specific problem is identified.
See “System Board Problems” in
your User’s Guide.
If the computer does not boot,
contact Dell for technical
assistance.
Blinking yellow Blank A power supply or system board
Check the diagnostic lights to see if
failure has occurred.
the specific problem is identified.
See “Power Problems” and “System
Board Problems” in your User’s
Guide.
28 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
