Dell Dimension C521 - Manual (Page 40)

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Solving Problems
Network Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
Power Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
C HECK 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 port or device.
C HECK THE NETWORK LIGHTS ON THE BACK OF THE COMPUTER — If the link integrity light is off,
that indicates no network communication exists. Replace the network cable. For a description of
network lights, see "Back Panel I/O Connectors" on page 16.
R ESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN
C HECK 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.
R UN THE H ARDWARE T ROUBLESHOOTER — See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities"
on page 54.
I F THE POWER LIGHT IS GREEN AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING — See "Power Light and
Diagnostic Lights" on page 47.
I F THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING GREEN — The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the
keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.