Dell Precision 470: Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution: Dell Precision 470
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- Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Connect the modem or the network cable.
- Connect the monitor.
- For single- and dual-monitor capable cards with a single connector
- For dual-monitor capable cards with one DVI and one VGA connector For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.
- Install additional software or devices. To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support website:
- Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Connect the modem or the network cable.
- Connect the monitor.
- Connect the speakers. Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor.
- To access the User’s Guide from your hard drive: To access your User’s Guide from the Dell Support website: Opening the Computer Cover
- Dell Precision 670 Computer
- Inside the Dell Precision 670 Computer
- Dell Precision 470 Computer Inside the Dell Precision 470 Computer
- Caring for Your Computer Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Microsoft Windows
- Windows 2000 Using System Restore in Windows XP
- Creating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Last Known Good Configuration
- Other Options to Help Resolve Additional Device or Software Conflicts When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Before You Start Testing
- Running the Dell Diagnostics
- System Lights Power Light Hard-Drive Light Cause Corrective Action
- Beep Codes Code Cause Code Cause
- Error Messages Diagnostic Lights
- Diagnostic Light Codes Before POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic Light Codes During POST Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
- Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
- How Do I... Solution Where to Find Additional Information
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
yellow
A processor and/or VRM
Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" in the
mismatch exists.
User’s Guide.
off
ABCD
yellow
off
green
A possible VRM 0 failure
Contact Dell for technical assistance.
has occurred.
yellow
ABCD
yellow
off
yellow
A possible VRM 1 failure
Perform the procedure in "Processor Problems" in the
has occurred.
User’s Guide.
green
ABCD
yellow
green
green
A possible VRM 0 and VRM 1
Contact Dell for technical assistance.
failure has occurred.
green
ABCD
yellow
off
= yellow
= green
= off
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
yellow
A possible processor failure has occurred. Reinstall the processor and restart
the computer.
yellow
ABCD
green
yellow
= yellow
= green
= off
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