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Diagnostic indicator codes, Diagnostic indicators, Diagnostic – Dell Precision 330 User Manual

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The following table lists the codes for the back-panel diagnostic indicators,
gives probable causes, and suggests corrective actions. The indicator
patterns are shown as they appear on the back of your computer. The
indicators are labeled to help you match the pattern on your computer with
one of the patterns shown in the table.

B a c k - Pa n e l D i a g n o s t i c I n d i c a t o r C o d e s

Indicator Pattern

Cause

Action

Normal off condition

or start-up default

Ensure that the

front-panel

power indicator

is on. If the

power indicator is off, ensure

that the computer is

connected to a working

electrical outlet.
If the problem is still not

resolved,

contact Dell

for

technical assistance.

Possible BIOS failure, and

the system is in the recovery

mode

Run the

BIOS Recovery

Utility

, and restart the

system to retest.
If the problem is still not

resolved, perform the

procedure in "

Reset

Corrupted BIOS Settings

."

Possible microprocessor

failure

Reseat the microprocessor

and restart the system to

retest. For instructions on

removing and replacing the

microprocessor, see

"

Upgrading the

Microprocessor

."

If the problem is still not

resolved,

contact Dell

for

technical assistance.