Advanced troubleshooting, Diagnostic lights – Dell Dimension 4600C User Manual

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Advanced Troubleshooting

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Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Lights

To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer is equipped with four lights on the back panel
labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" (see page 57). These lights can be yellow or green. When the
computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, the lights remain green. If the
computer malfunctions, the color and sequence of the lights identify the problem.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide.

Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

The computer is in a normal off
condition or a possible pre-BIOS failure
has occurred.

Verify that the computer is plugged
into a working electrical outlet and
that you have pressed the
power button.

A B C D

= yellow
= green
= off

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