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Network problems, Power problems – Dell OptiPlex 740 User Manual

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Network Problems

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you complete these checks.

 

 

Power Problems

Fill out the

Diagnostics Checklist

as you complete these checks.

 

1.

 

Enter system setup and ensure that the Mouse Port option is set to On.

2.

 

Exit system setup and restart the computer.

 

Reinstall the mouse driver

See

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

.

 

Run the Dell Diagnostics

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See

Dell Diagnostics

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Check for software and hardware conflicts  

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See

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

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CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

 

Check the network cable connector  —

 

Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into both the network connector on the back of the

computer and the network jack.

 

Check the network lights on the front or back of the computer depending on system chassis type.  —

 

No connection speed light indicates

that no network communication exists. Replace the network cable.

 

Restart the computer and log on to the network again

 

Check your network settings  —

 

Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your network

settings are correct and that the network is functioning.

 

Check for software and hardware conflicts  

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See

Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities

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CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

 

If the power light is green and the computer is not responding  —

 

See

Diagnostic Lights

 

If the power light is blinking green  —

 

The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume

normal operation.

 

If the power light is off  —

 

The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

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Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.

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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. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on