Error Messages
NOTE: If the message is not listed, see the documentation for either the operating system or the
program that was running when the message appeared.
If an error occurs during start-up, a message may be displayed on the monitor identifying
the problem. See "Error Messages" in the User's Guide for suggestions on resolving any
problems.
System Lights
Your computer has a number of lights that can help you analyze and solve problems.
Power Light
Hard-Drive
Light
Solid green
N/A
Blinking green
Blank
Blinks green
N/A
several times and
then turns off
Solid yellow
N/A
Blinking yellow
Blank
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Setup and Quick Re ference Guide
Problem Description
Power is on, and the computer is
operating normally.
The computer is in the suspended
®
state (Microsoft
Windows
and Windows XP).
A configuration error exists.
The Dell Diagnostics is running a
test, or a device on the system board
may be faulty or incorrectly
installed.
A power supply or system board
failure has occurred.
Suggested Resolution
No corrective action is required.
Press the power button, move the
®
2000
mouse, or press a key on the
keyboard to wake the computer. See
"Power Button" in your User's
Guide.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified.
If the Dell Diagnostics is running,
allow the testing to complete.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified.
See "System Board Problems" in
your User's Guide.
If the computer does not boot,
contact Dell for technical
assistance.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if
the specific problem is identified.
See "Power Problems" and "System
Board Problems" in your User's
Guide.