Network problems, Power problems – Dell OptiPlex GX620 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

 

Run the Dell Diagnostics

 

Check for software and hardware conflicts

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

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
properly.

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Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

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Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board.

 

If the power light is amber and green or steady amber  —

 

A device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

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Remove and then reinstall the memory modules

.

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Remove and then reinstall any cards.

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Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable.

 

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