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Solving Problems

Power Problems

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CAUTION:

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

Information Guide.

C

HECK

THE

NETWORK

LIGHTS

ON

THE

BACK

OF

THE

COMPUTER

If the link integrity light is off (see

see "Controls and Lights" on page 129), no network communication is occurring. Replace the network
cable.

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 71.

I

F

THE

POWER

LIGHT

IS

GREEN

AND

THE

COMPUTER

IS

NOT

RESPONDING

See "Diagnostic Lights"

on page 61.

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.

I

F

THE

POWER

LIGHT

IS

OFF

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

• Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.
• Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the

computer turns on properly.

• Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
• Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see

"System Board Components" on page 79).

I

F

THE

POWER

LIGHT

IS

BLINKING

AMBER

The computer is receiving electrical power, but an

internal power problem may exist.

• Ensure that the voltage selection switch is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable).
• Ensure that all components and cables are properly installed and securely connected to the system

board (see "System Board Components" on page 79).

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