Diagnostic lights – Dell Dimension C521 User Manual

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Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Lights

Light Pattern

Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

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

See "Power Light" on page 47.

The computer is in recovery mode.

None.

A possible processor failure was detected.

Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on
page 108).

Memory modules are detected, but a
memory failure has occurred.

• If you have two or more memory

modules installed, remove the modules,
reinstall one module (see "Memory" on
page 64), and then r
estart the computer.
If the computer starts normally, reinstall
an additional module. Continue until
you have identified a faulty module or
reinstalled all modules without error.

• If available, install properly working

memory of the same type into your
computer (see "Memory" on page 64).

• If the problem persists, contact Dell

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 108).

A possible graphics failure has occurred.

If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" on page 108).

A possible floppy drive or hard drive failure
has occurred.

Reseat all power and data cables and
restart the computer.

A possible USB failure has occurred.

Reinstall all USB devices, check cable
connections, and then restart the
computer.

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